El. knyga: Exploring Nonfiction with Young Learners

Students are most likely to read expository texts for learning and work, but students do not receive enough instruction on how to comprehend that type of writing. This book proposes beginning instruction in nonfiction reading and comprehension in the primary grades so that when students reach the fourth grade and are reading primarily nonfiction material, they will have the skills to comprehend and interpret what they are reading. Following the suggestions outlined in this book, readers are guided through "before," "during," and "after" reading strategies and can select age-appropriate activities based on sound learning principles. Miner and Zitnay also explain teaching nonfiction though text structures, a key component in comprehending and evaluating reading material. The book ends with an appendix of graphic organizers and templates. It would be an excellent read for a study group of primary teachers interested in ensuring quality nonfiction reading instruction. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE * Zitnay and Miner get it! They have created a teacher friendly resource promoting non-fiction reading for young learners thats an easy read, comprehensive, informative, and USEFUL!!! -- R.F. Martino, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Orange Public Schools Exploring Nonfiction with Young Learners proves to be a practical resource for educators at all levels who search for effective strategies to help their students comprehend nonfiction text.  The books content provides valuable information on nonfiction text structure and features supported by application and sample lesson activities along with quality assessments to measure student learning.  A must for every educators professional bookshelf! -- Colleen M. Murray, principal, Turkey Hill School