Reading

Notes and resources for teaching Reading.


 * I went to the PITA conference that was in Kamloops just last weekend. Anne said we could add our notes from one of the workshops on here, so I hope I am posting it in the right place. (Sorry if I am not). Here are my notes for the Language Arts Workshop: Good Readers" -construct meaning -use prior knowledge -think about authors -figure out unfamiliar words/concepts -evaluate the quality of text -continue processing -read actively -visualize -advance preview -make predictions -read selectively Rules for a Good Debate: -You can only speak twice -Starting with yes, sides alternate -Points: First time you speak 5 make a point 1 prove something 2 rebuttal 2 prove rebuttal 3 Hand Up Pair Up: everyone puts their hand up in the air, then searches the room to find and partner and high fives them to show partnering. Scavenger Hunt: STEP 1: select about 8 different topics within one master theme STEP 2: students work in teams to research 5 one page pieces of the topic STEP 3: students design a literal question and a key for each page Then set them up all around the room**
 * by Melanie Mushtaler (email: melaniemushtaler@hotmail.com)**


 * Any suggestions of good books to use for a 5/6 class?**