Brainstorming what we know before we read
("Collections Galore!")
Reading Independently
Reading Magazines
(and other informational texts in our class library)
Reading Informational Texts: What's Important
Know your topic.
Brainstorm what you know about the topic.
Think about: What? Who? Where? Why? When? How?
Use a highlighter.
Read a paragraph at a time. At the end of a paragraph, ask yourself what's most important and why.
Writing Paragraphs
The students created a criteria list:
1. topic sentence
2. body (3 supporting and interesting details)
3. closing sentence
4. linking words
They each wrote a paragraph about their holidays following the criteria list above.
Vocabulary
Identify specialised words when reading non-fiction. For example, if reading about Mountain Biking, look for words that connect with that topic.
Example:
Suspension
competition
local
international
Create a glossary. List these words and their meanings.
Most Important Information
Keep track of the most important information when reading. If reading a story, the most important event is something that happens at the end of the chapter. If reading non-fiction, the most important fact will be about the topic itself and may be repeated.
We can use a special bookmark or sticky notes to keep track of important information!
Shared Reading
Collections Galore! We read the introduction to this non-fiction text together. Before we read, we think about what we already know about collections. While we read, we looked at the pictures. Also, we looked for new words like 'galore.' It means a lot. After, we discussed why people like to collect things. Later we will revise our own writing about something we collect or cherish.
Writing: Brainstorming
Create a mind map with the topic in the centre. Think about all the different ideas. Colour code the ideas. Pick the best ones to write more about. Write at least 3 details for each idea you choose.
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