1. Tools For Teaching Content Literacy Effective Instructional Strategies BHS – 11/05 D. Carroll

3. Objectives: 1.To develop/expand effective instructional strategies 2.To become acquainted with Tools for Teaching Content Literacy

4. Materials Pencil/Pen Skimming/Scanning & Text Highlighting Activity Sheet Tools for Teaching Content Literacy Blank piece of paper

5. Agenda Skimming & Scanning Activity 10 min. PowerPoint Presentation 10 min. Group Activity: Using the Flipchart Tools for Teaching Content Literacy 20 min. Text Highlighting Activity 5 min.

6. Skimming and Scanning Activity Directions: 1. In the flipbook quickly scan the contents and introduction and skim the activity titles at the bottom of the pages 5 min. 2. Fill in your skimming and scanning sheet First Impressions Fast Facts Final Thoughts 5 min.

7. Effective Instructional Strategies Tools For Teaching Content Literacy PowerPoint Presentation BHS – 11/05

8. Before Activity During Activity After Activity What Are Effective Instructional Strategies

9. Why should we use the Before Activity? Activates a knowledge base Establishes a purpose for learning

10. Why should we use the During Activity? Allows students to measure comprehension To clarify To visualize To build connections

11. Why should we use the After Activity? Expands prior knowledge Builds connections Deepens understanding

12. Examples of Before strategies Brainstorm Predict Skim Assess prior knowledge Preview headings Learn crucial vocabulary

13. Examples of During strategies Reread Infer Answer questions Ask questions Support predictions Summarize

14. Examples of After strategies Reread Confirm predictions Summarize Synthesis Reflect Question

15. How does this apply to the Flipbook? Before During After

16. Before During After

18. Group Activity 20 min. Directions: Pick 3-4 people for a group activity or if you like to work alone Using the Flipchart, choose 1 strategy and develop it for use in your classroom We will be using this activity later so put your names on it so I can contact you

19. Text Highlighting Activity 5 mins. Directions: Review the flipbook and list the following: Likes Dislikes Puzzles Patterns ? Questions ?

20. Clean-up Hand in Pencils Activity Sheet Group Strategy Plan with names TEACHERS Take your flipchart and put it where you plan your lessons