READING NONFICTION

Teach students how to critically read nonfiction, actively questioning the text, the author, and ultimately their own thinking. Applicable to any content area, 15 strategies give students the tools they need to go beyond a superficial reading of a text: three essential questions that set students up for closer, more attentive readings; five "Notice & Note" nonfiction signposts that cue kids to apply the skills and processes that sophisticated readers use instinctively; and seven proven strategies readers can use to clear up confusions when the text gets tough. Includes an appendix of teacher resources, online access to printable graphic organizers, and a list of suggested trade books and articles for kids.