1 english sol institute elementary vocabulary & nonfiction reading workshop jeff handler and...
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English SOL Institute
Elementary Vocabulary &
Nonfiction Reading Workshop
Jeff Handler and Beth Tice5th Grade and 3rd GradeAlbemarle County Schools
Vocabulary
Use resources from English SOL Vocabulary Web page
Provide students with opportunities to study vocabulary in authentic texts (newspapers, labels, advertisements, etc.) and words from reading material
Studying vocabulary from authentic texts strengthens nonfiction reading skills
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Examples
• National Geographic Explorer - comes in different levels for varied reading levels
• readinga-z.com - fiction and nonfiction books on different reading levels with vocabulary ideas
• Use nonfiction reading material for science/social studies content that students already have to know!
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Vocabulary
• Model context clues - do “Think-Alouds” when you are reading out loud
• Give plenty of practice opportunities
• Connect vocabulary instruction to the text through text-dependent questions
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Vocabulary
• Use resources from English SOL Vocabulary Web page
• Provide students with opportunities to study vocabulary in authentic texts (newspapers, labels, advertisements, etc.) and words from reading material
• Studying vocabulary from authentic texts strengthens nonfiction reading skills
Nonfiction
Nonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patterns
Both emphasize making inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit and implied information
Differentiate between fact and opinion
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Organizational Patterns
• Chronological or Sequential
• Comparison – Contrast
• Cause – Effect• Fact - Opinion • Problem –
Solution• Process
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Text features
Boldface
Italics
Color
Captions
Headings & Subheadings
Graphics
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Nonfiction
Use content text books to create: nonfiction paired passages reading comprehension questions vocabulary questions usage/mechanics questions constructed response questions research connections
Nonfiction
Use VDOE resources: Sample Paired Passages Sample Text-Dependent Questions Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample
Lesson Plans
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Examples
• National Geographic Explorer
• Kids need EXPERIENCES with vocabulary from nonfiction text• Just telling them what the word means
isn’t enough• They need to build, make, create,
design, take apart, see it for themselves!
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Nonfiction
• Use VDOE resources:• Sample Paired Passages• Sample Text-Dependent Questions• Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample
Lesson Plans
Contact Information
Beth Tice Albemarle County Public Schools [email protected]
Jeff Handler Albemarle County Public Schools [email protected]
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