2. Subject Matter
Role of theTextbook
Active Readers
Independent Readers
3. Generally defined as “the ability to use
reading and writing for the
acquisition of new content in a given
discipline” (McKenna & Robinson,
1990, p. 184)
4. Source: Alvermann, D. and Phelps, S. (2002). Content Reading
and Literacy: Succeeding in Today’s Diverse Classrooms. (5th
Ed.).Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
5. The notes were sour because the seam split.
Source: Alvermann, D. and Phelps, S. (2002). Content Reading
and Literacy: Succeeding in Today’s Diverse Classrooms. (5th
Ed.).Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
6. The batsmen were merciless against the
bowlers. The bowlers placed their men in
slips and covers. But to no avail. The batsmen
hit one in four after another along with an
occasional six. Not once did a ball look like it
would hit their stumps or be caught.
Source: Alvermann, D. and Phelps, S. (2002). Content Reading
and Literacy: Succeeding in Today’s Diverse Classrooms. (5th
Ed.).Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
7. Provide readers who struggle to decode with
opportunities to hear the text read aloud (tape
assist)
Give readers for whom word recognition is a
problem supplemental materials that include visual
clues to word meaning (or use manipulatives in
math)
Allot additional time for readers who struggle to
complete assignments
Encourage struggling readers to use the internet
because often the symbols and icons that are quite
bothersome to good readers provide a means for
struggling readers to construct meaning
8. Activating prior knowledge with prereading
guides
Anticipation guides
Content Reading Activities like: KWL, SQ3R, and
DRTA
Story Impression
Vocabulary Exercises
9. DIRECTIONS: Put an “X” in the space to
indicate whether or not you agree or
disagree with the corresponding statement.
AGREE DISAGREE STATEMENT
1) Revenge is a learned behavior.
2) It is OK to do something as long as you don’t get caught.
3)Time eases a guilty conscience.
4)Trust no one.
5) Pride goes before a fall.
6) Greed destroys.
7) Keep you friends close and your enemies closer.
10. K= What the reader already knows
L=What I learned
L=What the reader wants to learn or know.
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14.
15. introduces vocabulary
taps into students’ prior knowledge
catapults the reader into active reading and
comprehension
16. 1. Empathy- Do you remember when you had
difficulty in a subject and the text was
difficult?
2. Help the students to get started. We need to
“front-load” our teaching.
3. Don’t leave kids alone with their textbooks.
4. Choose wisely. Be selective with
assignments. Be strategic about what is
most important.
5. Supplement richly.
