III. Summarizing Concepts
The instructor:
- While referring to pertinent discoveries that occurred,
reinforces the purpose of the K-W-L strategy which is to:
a) activate prior knowledge,
b) set purposes for reading and
c) monitor learning
IV. Making Connections
The instructor:
- Points out that this strategy:
a) can be applied when reading independently and
b) provides a framework for making notes and composing
summaries and reports
- Concludes the discussion by encouraging personal responses.
How did you like this selection?
Does it remind you of any other experiences you have read or
know about?
NOTE: The discussion may include references to some of
the stories participants read previously, such as Tales of Gold
Mountain, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, and Naomi's
Road and
- Suggests that participants may also find other selections in Canada
Votes interesting. They may wish to read: Thank You Nurses.
Now You Have It, Now You Don't and Lessons from History.
If these selections are used, the links between factual
selections and historic and realistic fiction may once again be
reinforced:
a) How was reading the selection similar or different
from reading historical and realistic fiction?
b) Did you use different strategies when reading the
two different types of material?
NOTE: Some selections in Canada Votes describe the
contributions that individuals have made to the development of Canada,
which can serve as:
- An introduction to further biographical/autobiographical reading
and
- An invitation to write about people who have made significant
contributions to their family, culture or country.
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