Chapter 12: Content Literacy- Reading for Understanding in Social Studies or Science
Take Away Message
Schools are getting less and less time for social studies and science because all of the time is being devoted to reading and math. It is necessary to find some integration strategies.
The new content must connect to the current, focus on comprehension, and promote independent thinking.
Social Studies:
Applicable read alouds
Concept maps
Folktales to understand culture
Book clubs
Use of primary sources
Historical reinactments
Maps
Time lines
Journals and personal narratives
Current events- news in print
Science:
Science Journals
Teaching books
Anchor Charts
Variety of features from informational text
Vocabulary with word walls
Noticing new information
Note taking strategies
Creating manuals and posters
Mind Maps
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