Educating America materials provide quick and easy ideas! I’ve written three materials in support of classrooms and volunteers. They include the award-winning Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adults in K-8 Classrooms, a desktop flipbook and a workbook. Take a look inside each when you visit www.paddyeger. com and select the Educating America portion of the website.
Paddy Eger
Educating America News on Schools A Newsletter Supporting k-8 Classroom Volunteerism
Educating America 101 Strategies
for Adult Assistants in k-8 Classrooms
ISBN: 978-0-9831587-5-2
Educating America
Desktop Flipbook ISBN: 978-0-9858933-1-6
Winter, 2016
Volume 15:2
Educating America
This quarter’s newsletter is focused on Study Skills related to Reading and Remembering Non Fiction. These skills are valuable for a lifetime. What teachers introduce can be reinforced at home through use of the checklist and by adult family members sharing what they use as they read a variety of materials.
Getting Started ISBN: 978-0-9858933-6-1
The book and flip book are available from your favorite bookstores, Tendril Press, and online sources for ebooks. At this time, the workbook is only available through my website www.paddyeger.com or by contacting me directly at 425-420-5161.
Welcome
My goal is to promote classroom involvement. If you are connected with a school that is interested in training or presentations, please contact me. I’d love to share my ideas and materials with you as we build strong home-school-home connections.
Study Skills: Reading and Remembering Non-Fiction 1
Looking for additional ideas and projects? Check out my materials online as seen on www.TeachersPayTeachers.com and on www.TeachersNotebook.com Both resources also provide parent ideas as well as information for educators.
Quotes to Ponder
1
About Me
2
Non-Fiction Reading & Remembering Checklist
2
Resources
3
One Way to Look at It
3
Final Notes
3
Quotes to Ponder Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day oute. ~ Robert Collier
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It’s a win-win for everyone.
1
Study Skills: Reading and Remembering Non Fiction While non fiction may entertain the reader, it’s main purposes are to inform, persuade, clarify, and interpret ideas. This requires close attention to details presented on each and every page. Non fiction reading is often intense. Therefore it’s often best to begin at the end; read the section or chapter summary and questions FIRST to help focus your reading. Take the time to predict what you will know after reading the information. Next, read through the material, taking time to stop and read the textual and visual features on each page. The book, Express Writers: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers and Learners, suggests 7 note taking strategies to help students retain information. They include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Write down key words. Stop and write down the idea to remember as you read. “Nutshell” - write the most important ideas in a concise paragraph. Write questions to submit to the teachers about ideas that confuse you. Write a letter to anyone explaining what you just read. Create a graphic organizer to compile pertinent information. Draw pertinent-to-you pictures to remind yourself of what you read.
Text and visual features help readers use and understand what they read by providing clues to locate information and get the most out of what is read. (See the checklist on page 2). You will find a full-sized checklist available on the Educating America portion of my website www.paddyeger.com.
To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just Now comes the biggest challenge: rereading. It’s important to reread/review the accept the ones you like. summary and the questions as well as the entire section or chapter a second time. ~ Mike Gafka Take more notes. Write down questions that are relevant to the information 1 being read.
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News on Schools
When possible encourage students to talk with others. Compare facts and evidence as well as any conclusions each person makes. Decide the author’s purpose and perspective. Using the various features moves a person to become a stronger learner.
Non-Fiction Reading and Remembering Checklist Copy the following checklist to remind students to scan for a variety of features to help them get the most out of whatever materials they read. Make certain each item is understood and how it positively impacts and influences what is read.
My name is Paddy Eger. I’m a retired teacher, a volunteer trainer, a classroom volunteer, a blogger and a writer across several genre. When I’m not writing YA novels, my focus is on encouraging adults to volunteer in classrooms One of the greatest pleasures of my week is stepping into classrooms to support teachers and students. I’m one of those retired educators who can’t stay away. I enjoy helping students with reading and writing and watching the ah-ha’s light up their faces. As you read through this newsletter I hope you will share your ideas and comments with me through my email Paddy@PaddyEger.com You are invited to share this information with other interested persons. All I ask is that you credit me as your source and include my website address. —Thanks.
Find me on:
Text Features
Visual Features
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section title/subtext chapter heading chapter overview chapter subheadings table of contents preface captions bullet lists labels quotations/poetry bold/italics text sidebars bibliography index glossary speaking bubbles synopsis chapter summary
pie - shows parts of a whole.
student made - a variety of information and resources including grids.
If your child is in grades 1-3, you may need to partner read content books, reading 1-2 sentences each, stopping to discuss what it means and then moving forward once the meaning is clear. If you child is in grades 4 and up, try to break down the reading into small portions. Instead of reading an entire chapter all at once, ask your child to read the first section, Then, stop to discuss the first part before moving on to the next section. Remember to read any related questions prior to reading so both you and your child can focus on what is being asked of them as they read. Give these ideas a try. For more suggestions visit Educating America, the education section of my website which is paddyeger.com. Paddy
I want to hear from you! Tell me about your adult assistant achievements, successes and challenges. I welcome your feedback, ideas for future newsletter content and contact information for anyone you would like to receive this free resource. I’m available for interviews, speaking, training seminars and guest blogging. Write me at Paddy@PaddyEger.com or call (425) 420-5161 for more information.
FINAL NOTES
Inviting students to discover why certain types of books and reading materials the various features will help them become more aware while they read. That increased awareness will serve them well when gathering information, working on chapter questions and taking tests now and into their adult lives. Send me your ideas on ways to further use text and visual features. I’ll post them online to share with others. And, sign-up for my blogs and to receive future newsletters of interest to teachers and parents.
cycles, lines of related information, flow charts, concept webs
Tables* time/distances, conversions between systems, student comparisons
For additional information on Study Skills see chapter 4: Expand Questioning Strategies and chapter 6: Develop Thinking Skills in Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms.
Graphic Organizers* (a sampling) webs, 5W’s +1, Venn diagram, cause-effect
Be watching for quarterly newsletters from Educating America. Sign-up for future free copies on the website www.PaddyEger.com and read back copies there as well.
2
winter2015newsletter2a.indd 2
www.teachersnoteboook.com (materials for educators as well as parents)
Asking my child to read more than a few minutes every day is a chore. If it’s reading a science book or a social studies book, she digs in her heels and closes the book. Ideas?? Discouraged Dear Discouraged,
Diagrams*
• •
The Everything Guide to Study Skills by Cynthia C. Muchnik How to Study with Mind Maps: The Concise Learning Method for Students and Lifelong Learners by Toni Krasnic (a kindle edition) The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and Beyond by Donna Goodberg Express Writers: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers & Learners by Kemper, Nathan, Elsholz & Sebranek
One Way to Look at It (Q&A)
Charts & Graphs* bar - shares information from one specific time.
• •
•
*Visual features vary; each provides a wealth of information if the students understand how to read the details. The following brief explanations are further explained on my website: www.paddyeger.com.
line - shows change over time.
Books:
Resources for Home to School to Home
Websites:
chapter art/design back cover blurb/text photos illustrations timelines* line drawings charts* tables* maps/map keys diagrams* graphs calendars problems/examples concept webs* flow charts* art/music insert note-taking pages cartoons
Volume 15:2 Winter, 2016
News on Schools
Paddy
3
12/14/15 12:15 PM
Volume 15:2 Winter, 2016
News on Schools
When possible encourage students to talk with others. Compare facts and evidence as well as any conclusions each person makes. Decide the author’s purpose and perspective. Using the various features moves a person to become a stronger learner.
Non-Fiction Reading and Remembering Checklist Copy the following checklist to remind students to scan for a variety of features to help them get the most out of whatever materials they read. Make certain each item is understood and how it positively impacts and influences what is read.
My name is Paddy Eger. I’m a retired teacher, a volunteer trainer, a classroom volunteer, a blogger and a writer across several genre. When I’m not writing YA novels, my focus is on encouraging adults to volunteer in classrooms One of the greatest pleasures of my week is stepping into classrooms to support teachers and students. I’m one of those retired educators who can’t stay away. I enjoy helping students with reading and writing and watching the ah-ha’s light up their faces. As you read through this newsletter I hope you will share your ideas and comments with me through my email Paddy@PaddyEger.com You are invited to share this information with other interested persons. All I ask is that you credit me as your source and include my website address. —Thanks.
Find me on:
Text Features
Visual Features
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
section title/subtext chapter heading chapter overview chapter subheadings table of contents preface captions bullet lists labels quotations/poetry bold/italics text sidebars bibliography index glossary speaking bubbles synopsis chapter summary
pie - shows parts of a whole.
student made - a variety of information and resources including grids.
If your child is in grades 1-3, you may need to partner read content books, reading 1-2 sentences each, stopping to discuss what it means and then moving forward once the meaning is clear. If you child is in grades 4 and up, try to break down the reading into small portions. Instead of reading an entire chapter all at once, ask your child to read the first section, Then, stop to discuss the first part before moving on to the next section. Remember to read any related questions prior to reading so both you and your child can focus on what is being asked of them as they read. Give these ideas a try. For more suggestions visit Educating America, the education section of my website which is paddyeger.com. Paddy
I want to hear from you! Tell me about your adult assistant achievements, successes and challenges. I welcome your feedback, ideas for future newsletter content and contact information for anyone you would like to receive this free resource. I’m available for interviews, speaking, training seminars and guest blogging. Write me at Paddy@PaddyEger.com or call (425) 420-5161 for more information.
FINAL NOTES
Inviting students to discover why certain types of books and reading materials the various features will help them become more aware while they read. That increased awareness will serve them well when gathering information, working on chapter questions and taking tests now and into their adult lives. Send me your ideas on ways to further use text and visual features. I’ll post them online to share with others. And, sign-up for my blogs and to receive future newsletters of interest to teachers and parents.
cycles, lines of related information, flow charts, concept webs
Tables* time/distances, conversions between systems, student comparisons
For additional information on Study Skills see chapter 4: Expand Questioning Strategies and chapter 6: Develop Thinking Skills in Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms.
Graphic Organizers* (a sampling) webs, 5W’s +1, Venn diagram, cause-effect
Be watching for quarterly newsletters from Educating America. Sign-up for future free copies on the website www.PaddyEger.com and read back copies there as well.
2
winter2015newsletter2a.indd 2
www.teachersnoteboook.com (materials for educators as well as parents)
Asking my child to read more than a few minutes every day is a chore. If it’s reading a science book or a social studies book, she digs in her heels and closes the book. Ideas?? Discouraged Dear Discouraged,
Diagrams*
• •
The Everything Guide to Study Skills by Cynthia C. Muchnik How to Study with Mind Maps: The Concise Learning Method for Students and Lifelong Learners by Toni Krasnic (a kindle edition) The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and Beyond by Donna Goodberg Express Writers: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers & Learners by Kemper, Nathan, Elsholz & Sebranek
One Way to Look at It (Q&A)
Charts & Graphs* bar - shares information from one specific time.
• •
•
*Visual features vary; each provides a wealth of information if the students understand how to read the details. The following brief explanations are further explained on my website: www.paddyeger.com.
line - shows change over time.
Books:
Resources for Home to School to Home
Websites:
chapter art/design back cover blurb/text photos illustrations timelines* line drawings charts* tables* maps/map keys diagrams* graphs calendars problems/examples concept webs* flow charts* art/music insert note-taking pages cartoons
Volume 15:2 Winter, 2016
News on Schools
Paddy
3
12/14/15 12:15 PM
Educating America materials provide quick and easy ideas! I’ve written three materials in support of classrooms and volunteers. They include the award-winning Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adults in K-8 Classrooms, a desktop flipbook and a workbook. Take a look inside each when you visit www.paddyeger. com and select the Educating America portion of the website.
Paddy Eger
Educating America News on Schools A Newsletter Supporting k-8 Classroom Volunteerism
Educating America 101 Strategies
for Adult Assistants in k-8 Classrooms
ISBN: 978-0-9831587-5-2
Educating America
Desktop Flipbook ISBN: 978-0-9858933-1-6
Winter, 2016
Volume 15:2
Educating America
This quarter’s newsletter is focused on Study Skills related to Reading and Remembering Non Fiction. These skills are valuable for a lifetime. What teachers introduce can be reinforced at home through use of the checklist and by adult family members sharing what they use as they read a variety of materials.
Getting Started ISBN: 978-0-9858933-6-1
The book and flip book are available from your favorite bookstores, Tendril Press, and online sources for ebooks. At this time, the workbook is only available through my website www.paddyeger.com or by contacting me directly at 425-420-5161.
Welcome
My goal is to promote classroom involvement. If you are connected with a school that is interested in training or presentations, please contact me. I’d love to share my ideas and materials with you as we build strong home-school-home connections.
Study Skills: Reading and Remembering Non-Fiction 1
Looking for additional ideas and projects? Check out my materials online as seen on www.TeachersPayTeachers.com and on www.TeachersNotebook.com Both resources also provide parent ideas as well as information for educators.
Quotes to Ponder
1
About Me
2
Non-Fiction Reading & Remembering Checklist
2
Resources
3
One Way to Look at It
3
Final Notes
3
Quotes to Ponder Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day oute. ~ Robert Collier
4
winter2015newsletter2a.indd 1
It’s a win-win for everyone.
1
Study Skills: Reading and Remembering Non Fiction While non fiction may entertain the reader, it’s main purposes are to inform, persuade, clarify, and interpret ideas. This requires close attention to details presented on each and every page. Non fiction reading is often intense. Therefore it’s often best to begin at the end; read the section or chapter summary and questions FIRST to help focus your reading. Take the time to predict what you will know after reading the information. Next, read through the material, taking time to stop and read the textual and visual features on each page. The book, Express Writers: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers and Learners, suggests 7 note taking strategies to help students retain information. They include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Write down key words. Stop and write down the idea to remember as you read. “Nutshell” - write the most important ideas in a concise paragraph. Write questions to submit to the teachers about ideas that confuse you. Write a letter to anyone explaining what you just read. Create a graphic organizer to compile pertinent information. Draw pertinent-to-you pictures to remind yourself of what you read.
Text and visual features help readers use and understand what they read by providing clues to locate information and get the most out of what is read. (See the checklist on page 2). You will find a full-sized checklist available on the Educating America portion of my website www.paddyeger.com.
To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just Now comes the biggest challenge: rereading. It’s important to reread/review the accept the ones you like. summary and the questions as well as the entire section or chapter a second time. ~ Mike Gafka Take more notes. Write down questions that are relevant to the information 1 being read.
12/14/15 12:15 PM