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Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Frame of Mind What are some problems associated with textbook use? Why use trade books to learn subject matter? How can teachers create classroom libraries in content area classrooms?
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Frame of Mind What should the roles of self-selected reading and teacher read-alouds be in the content area classroom? What are some ways that teachers can engage students in responding to the trade books they read? How can teachers involve students in inquiry- related activities?
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Key Terms Classroom libraries Fiction Idea circles Multicultural books Narrative Nonfiction Picture books Process drama Read-alouds Readers theatre Self-selected reading Textbooks Trade books Wordless books
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Problems with Using Textbooks Inconsiderate texts Inaccuracy Inappropriate reading level Negative student reactions
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Advantages of Using Nonfiction Deepens student knowledge of real people, places, and phenomena of the present and the past. Provides in-depth, up-to-date information. Helps students see how knowledge in different domains is organized, used, and related.
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Advantages of Using Nonfiction Develops student familiarity with the language and vocabulary of a discipline. Improves student comprehension of expository text. Provides insights into contemporary issues.
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon As for Evaluating Nonfiction Trade Books Authority of the author Accuracy of the text content Appropriateness of the book for its audience Literacy artistry Appearance of the book
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Learning with Fiction Books Fantasy Poetry Drama Realism Sports series Mysteries Adventure Romance Historical fiction Multicultural literature
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Benefits of SSR Increases the amount of time students spend reading. Helps students develop interest in a subject. Builds knowledge. Can provide a basis for researching a topic. Familiarizes students with different formats and genres.
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Teacher Read-Alouds Select books that hold student interest stimulate discussion reflect authors from many cultures match the social and emotional levels of the listeners
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Literature Study in Content Areas Whole-group/single-book model Small-groups/multiple-books model Individual inquiry
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Promoting Response to Literature: Students benefit in several ways They develop ownership of their reading and their responses. They make personal connections with literature. They gain appreciation for multiple interpretations and tolerance for ambiguity.
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Promoting Response to Literature: Students benefit in several ways They become more critical readers. They increase their repertoire of responses to literature. They begin to view themselves as successful readers. They develop greater awareness of the literary quality of a work.
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Writing as a Response to Literature Reflective Writing Post-It Notes Expository Texts as Models for Writing
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Process Drama as a Heuristic Response Spontaneous Drama Pantomime Tableau Readers Theatre Idea Circles