Reading and Writing Content Area Teachers Can Use Kellie Doubek

Reading and Writing Content Area Teachers Can Use
Kellie Doubek, Presenter
kdoubek@comcast.net

Reading Levels of Text and Students

Calculating the reading level of your text using Microsoft Word.

Kidsclick will give you the approximate reading level of your text.

Find resources for the CLOZE procedure here.

Activating Schema

Get kids thinking about topics by completing an ABC Brainstorm!	Inquiry charts can help students synthesize information from several sources to answer critical thinking questions.
"Why do we have to learn this?" Make a real-world connection using news resources from Ask Jeeves.	Anticipation Guides can help motivate students and focus their reading.

Working with Vocabulary

Get a some resources for working with vocabulary from Just Read Now!	Closed and open word sorts are great for working with vocabulary.
Vocabulary word maps can visually organize information about important works.	Comparing likes and differences an increase students achievement.

Pulling Apart the Text

Get kids thinking about what they're reading using a Directed Reading Thinking Activity.	Trash-n-treasure is a great method of teaching note-taking.
Here are some graphic organizers to help students visually represent text.	Try using Power Thinking for note-taking.
SQ3R is a great study tool to introduce to your students.	Organize ideas from reading with these tools.

Writing About Learning

3-2-1 charts are great organizers for students to write about their reading and use for group discussions.	This site includes some guiding questions to help students reflect in their writing.
RAFT can help your young authors think about their audience and write for success.	Check out some more active learning strategies for assessment in writing.