Helping Kids Read Nonfiction

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Scientists have studied the behavior of

successful readers.

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Great minds use great strategies!

Strategy #1

Know the PURPOSE!

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Ask your child:

Why are you reading this text?

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Strategy #2

PREVIEW the text.

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… look at the TITLE,

headings, images,

captions, graphs,

bold words, italic words,

colored words,etc…

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Strategy #3

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Break the text into small chunks,

slow down,

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Strategy #4

Think while you read!

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•Picture it

•Ask questions

•Make connection

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Neurons that fire together, wire together!

Strategy #5

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