35 Strategies for Guiding Readers Through Informational Texts (Heftet (myke permer))

Barbara Moss, PhD, School of Education, San Diego State University, USA and Virginia S. Loh, EdD, part-time faculty, San Diego State University and University of San Diego, USA

This practical guide presents inspiring, research-based activities for teaching students in grades K-12 how to read and think critically about informational texts. With five essential types of strategies, seasoned and preservice teachers learn ways to help students select engaging, challenging reading materials; develop their knowledge of history, science, and other content areas; master vocabulary that aids understanding; build essential comprehension skills across the curriculum; and write effectively about texts they have read. Each of the 35 strategies features a helpful reproducible worksheet in a large-size format. The teacher-friendly appendix lists recommended books, magazines, and websites for each grade level. This book will be important for elementary and secondary teachers; literacy specialists and coaches; preservice teachers, it will also serve as a supplemental text in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.

Part I: Getting Started Strategies. Selecting Informational Texts. Informational Text Interest Survey. Reading Informational Texts Aloud. Shared Reading with Informational Texts and Text Feature Search. Part II: Building Background Strategies. Anticipation Guide. KWHL. I See ... I Wonder ... I Know ... Table of Contents Prediction. Imagine, Elaborate, Predict, and Confirm. Part III: Vocabulary Strategies. Word Map. List--Group--Label. Word Sort. Concept Circles. Semantic Feature Analysis. Possible Sentences. Part IV: Comprehension Strategies. Three-Minute Pause. Sticky Notes Bookmark. 4--3--2--1 Discussion Guide. Four-Box Comment Card. Discussion Web. Data Chart. Study Guide. Semantic Map. Series of Events Chart. Venn Diagram. Cause--Effect Map. Problem--Solution Outline. Part V: Writing Strategies. I Remember. Written Retelling. Readers' Theatre. Two-Column Journal. Learning Log. Paragraph Writing Frame. I Used to Think ... But Now I Know ... Summary Writing. Appendix: Recommended Materials.