Using Nonfiction Text as Read Alouds: Paired Reading

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Using Non-fiction Text as Read Alouds Paired
Reading

• Presented by
• Pre-K Literacy Coaches
• Geneal Matheny, Tina McClanahan, Melissa
  McDermott, and Katara Nicholson

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Presentation Objectives

• Learn the importance of using non-fiction text in
  Pre-K classrooms.
• Learn strategies for reading aloud non-fiction
  and fiction text sets (paired reading).
• Discuss ways to use the paired reading strategy
  in their classrooms.
• Develop ways to use graphic organizers to extend
  learning.

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Importance of Non-fiction Texts in Pre-K

• Children need concrete experiences.
• Children are naturally curious and love learning
  new things.
• Gain background knowledge about a variety of
  topics.
• Contributes to vocabulary development.

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Examples of Non-fiction Texts

• Magazines
• Books
• Posters
• Newspapers
• Teacher made books

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Using Non-fiction Text as Read Alouds Paired
Reading

• Paired Reading is
• Text sets that include a non-fiction text and a
  fiction book on a similar topic to enhance
  student learning.

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Planning and Preparing for Paired Reading

• When
• Pacing guide
• Daily schedule

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Planning and Preparing for Paired Reading

• Determine the Objective
• Research the Topic
• Select your Text

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Planning and Preparing for Non-fiction Read Alouds

• Text Selection
• Age appropriate length
• Clear pictures/photographs
• Rich vocabulary
• Relates to theme or students interest

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Planning and Preparing for Non-fiction Read Alouds

• What strategies do you use to plan your story
  time lessons?
• ?

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Planning and Preparing for Non-fiction Read Alouds

• Read the book ahead of time.
• Plan your questions and think alouds.
• Plan your talking points and explanations.
• Plan how you might make connections to the topic
  throughout the day.

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Teaching Children How Non-fiction Works Before
Reading

• Explain to the children
• What you are reading.
• Why you are reading it.
• Lets write!

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Teaching Children How Non-fiction Works During
Reading

• Use the natural flow of text to explain unique
  text features.
• Foreshadow any connections to upcoming read-aloud
  texts.
• At the conclusion of the non-fiction read,
  introduce briefly the fiction texts that
  correlates.

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Teaching Children How Non-fiction Works After
Reading

• Use a graphic organizer.
• Place paired texts in the classroom.

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Using Non-fiction Text as Read Alouds Paired
Reading

• Lets see how its done

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You try it

• Planning and preparing
• Determine your objective
• Research your topic
• Select your text
• Read the book
• Plan your questions and think alouds
• Plan your talking points and explanations
• Plan how you might make connections to the topic
  throughout the day.

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KWL

• What did you learn?

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References

• Shedd, M.K., N.K. Duke. 2008. The Power of
  Planning Developing Effective Read-Alouds. Beyond
  the Journal Young Children on the Web.
  http//www.journal.naeyc.org
• Taberski, Sharon. 2001. Fact and fiction read
  aloud. http//content.scholastic.com/browse/articl
  e.jsp?id3344
• Lane, H. Wright, T. (2007). Maximizing the
  effectiveness of reading aloud. The Reading
  Teacher, 60, 668-675.

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Using Non-fiction Text as Read Alouds Paired
Reading

• Presented by
• Pre-K Literacy Coaches
• Geneal Matheny, Tina McClanahan, Melissa
  McDermott, and Katara Nicholson