Scientific studies of reading have concluded that children need prior knowledge to perform well in reading comprehension. Opportunities to develop funds of knowledge are provided through daily guided read aloud using informational texts during the reading period. As students develop writing skills, they can learn to take notes and keep track of new learning. Finding topics learners are interested in (Venus flytraps anyone?) and providing well designed content area reading lessons rooted in real aloud is not just scientifically supported, but practical and effective.
Great article, Matt!
I hope you don’t mind if I share with my “peeps”on Twitter and FB…
Looking forward to your Book Club conversations!
Feel free to share, Joy, thanks for reading!
Scientific studies of reading have concluded that children need prior knowledge to perform well in reading comprehension. Opportunities to develop funds of knowledge are provided through daily guided read aloud using informational texts during the reading period. As students develop writing skills, they can learn to take notes and keep track of new learning. Finding topics learners are interested in (Venus flytraps anyone?) and providing well designed content area reading lessons rooted in real aloud is not just scientifically supported, but practical and effective.
Thanks Terry, you list rich practices here.