After completing this week’s reading assignment, please answer the following: With nonfiction reading, there is often a lot of new vocabulary or terminology students will encounter. Brainstorm and des

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After completing this week’s reading assignment, please answer the following:

With nonfiction reading, there is often a lot of new vocabulary or terminology students will encounter. Brainstorm and describe at least two ways you can “prep” students for new vocabulary before they read a nonfiction piece. Why do you believe these strategies will be effective?

References

1. Ceranic, H. (2009). English teacher’s handbook. Retrieved from eBook Central (accessed through LIRN). If you are having trouble accessing eBook Central resources, please review the instructions: Finding a chapter in eBook Central Academic.

  • Read pages 79-84 which provide some focus points for teaching nonfiction, including media.

2. Einstein, C. (2003). Activating comprehension: Non-fiction in the classroom. Educators Publishing Service. https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/EPS/media/Site-Resources/Downloads/articles/Nonfiction.pdf

  • This article provides some common yet effective strategies for improving reading comprehension of nonfiction texts.

3. Hamilton, B. (2015). Integrating technology in the classroom: Tools to meet the need of every student. Retrieved from eBook Central (accessed through LIRN). If you are having trouble accessing eBook Central resources, please review the instructions: Finding a chapter in eBook Central Academic.

  • Read chapters 5 & 6 (pages 81-101) which discusses ways to utilize technology with students; many of these can be used for nonfiction reading.

4. Wray, D. (2005). Teaching and learning literacy: Reading and writing texts for a purpose. Retrieved from eBook Central (accessed through LIRN). If you are having trouble accessing eBook Central resources, please review the instructions: Finding a chapter in eBook Central Academic.

  • Read chapter 4 (pages 89-114) which focuses on strategies to use for getting students actively involved in nonfiction reading.

Optional Videos

1. TEDx Talks. (2016, December 3). Why comics belong in the classroom. [Video]. YouTube.  (10:43)

  • This video shows how comic books can be used to introduce concepts to students.

2. Apsny academia. (2016, December 7). Using The inquiry based teaching method for non fiction. [Video]. YouTube.  (6:11)

  • This video focuses on strategies for student discussion on nonfiction texts.