Non-Fiction Reading
"The clearest differentiator in reading between students who are college ready and students who are not is the ability to comprehend complex texts," the ACT researchers concluded. [greatschools.org]
"For years, we've known that the amount of independent reading students do contributes to their reading skills. Students who read more tend to learn more vocabulary, become more proficient readers, find reading more enjoyable, and thus continue to read more and become even better readers." (Stanovich, 1986).
Non-fiction Reading Resources:
dogonews.com : GREAT kid-friendly site for current event articles!!!!!
http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/Determinging%20Importance%20handout%20by%20Deb%20Smith.pdf
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec12/vol70/num04/Nonfiction-Reading-Promotes-Student-Success.aspx
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/03/why-nonfiction-reading-important
"For years, we've known that the amount of independent reading students do contributes to their reading skills. Students who read more tend to learn more vocabulary, become more proficient readers, find reading more enjoyable, and thus continue to read more and become even better readers." (Stanovich, 1986).
Non-fiction Reading Resources:
dogonews.com : GREAT kid-friendly site for current event articles!!!!!
http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/Determinging%20Importance%20handout%20by%20Deb%20Smith.pdf
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec12/vol70/num04/Nonfiction-Reading-Promotes-Student-Success.aspx
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/03/why-nonfiction-reading-important
Non-Fiction Articles
Have your child choose any of the non-fiction articles below to read.
Use the website link below to help guide your child while reading. There are 20 comprehension strategies that will be beneficial when your child is reading non-fiction text.
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/ReadStrats_20Best.html
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http://www.timeforkids.com/news/freedom-press/103681
Freedom of the Press:
Journalists and government officials are fighting new battles over this Constitutional right
September 17th is Constitution Day!
Freedom of the Press:
Journalists and government officials are fighting new battles over this Constitutional right
September 17th is Constitution Day!
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http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/animalsnature/beelzebufo/
Beelzebufo: A Giant of a FindThe giant frog Beelzebufo, or "devil frog," may have been the largest frog ever to live on Earth.
Beelzebufo: A Giant of a FindThe giant frog Beelzebufo, or "devil frog," may have been the largest frog ever to live on Earth.
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http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/spacescience/freaky-forces-of-nature/
Ten Freaky Forces of Nature
Nature has a load of other powers that, while less well-known, can only be described as, well, freaky.
Ten Freaky Forces of Nature
Nature has a load of other powers that, while less well-known, can only be described as, well, freaky.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/a-time-machine-of-toys-television-and-tunes/2013/05/02/3d4be64c-adc6-11e2-98ef-d1072ed3cc27_story.html
Then and Now: A time machine of toys, television and tunes
You have probably heard your parents say it many times: “When I was young, we didn’t have the Internet.” Or cellphones. Or Xbox. But do you ask them what they did have? What were the cool toys? Which shows did they watch on TV? Which snacks did they eat?
Then and Now: A time machine of toys, television and tunes
You have probably heard your parents say it many times: “When I was young, we didn’t have the Internet.” Or cellphones. Or Xbox. But do you ask them what they did have? What were the cool toys? Which shows did they watch on TV? Which snacks did they eat?