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Learning with Trade Books

Chapter 11

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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?


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?


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


Problems with Using Textbooks

Inconsiderate texts

Inaccuracy

Inappropriate reading level

Negative student reactions


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.


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.


5 A’s 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


Learning with Fiction Books

Fantasy

Poetry

Drama

Realism

Sports series

Mysteries

Adventure

Romance

Historical fiction

Multicultural literature


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.


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


Literature Study in Content Areas

Whole-group/single-book model

Small-groups/multiple-books model

Individual inquiry


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.


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.


Writing as a Response to Literature

Reflective Writing

Post-It Notes

Expository Texts as Models for Writing


Process Drama as a Heuristic Response Spontaneous Drama

Pantomime

Tableau

Readers Theatre

Idea Circles

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