tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post6901480880933227088..comments2024-03-27T05:22:54.254-04:00Comments on Two Reflective Teachers: Note-Taking Examples from Students in Nonfiction Unit: Part 2 Melanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-58331926825785829322021-10-26T05:24:30.343-04:002021-10-26T05:24:30.343-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.KitaabNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169327854065996285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-36221619714376651662012-12-03T20:20:57.363-05:002012-12-03T20:20:57.363-05:00They choose their own books - of course I am alway...They choose their own books - of course I am always recommending books to them! They are taking notes and reading with their purpose in mind for what they want to learn. They will begin working in mini research clubs this month and will begin to focus their reading around one issue to become an "expert" on and take a stance on. They will present their learning to the class and will also write argumentative essays too. Melanie Swider Wenz https://www.blogger.com/profile/03902857713229423500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-92050563750186071322012-11-25T14:24:24.900-05:002012-11-25T14:24:24.900-05:00A couple questions...
How do the kids choose their...A couple questions...<br />How do the kids choose their book? Are they reading the info with a certain goal in mind, like gathering info to do a writing piece later, or are they simply reading for pleasure (and analysis) as they would with fiction?<br />And did I miss what the different color writing signifies? <br />I'm starting my nonfiction unit Monday and I want to use some of your ideas.<br />I love your blog- thanks for the practical but inspiring ideas!Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149159318608415376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-69991335806775658922012-11-24T13:08:22.991-05:002012-11-24T13:08:22.991-05:00Thank you - I'm glad you are enjoying them and...Thank you - I'm glad you are enjoying them and finding them helpful! I am a bookaholic so I'm constantly looking for different texts, both fiction and nonfiction, and I read a ton! I teach 5th grade so these examples are all from 5th graders. I will be posting more about our nonfiction unit so stay tuned :)Melanie Swider Wenz https://www.blogger.com/profile/03902857713229423500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-68684591820672635522012-11-20T20:52:36.980-05:002012-11-20T20:52:36.980-05:00I am really enjoying your posts on nonfiction late...I am really enjoying your posts on nonfiction lately. I have been trying to use more nonfiction pieces with my 6th graders, but am really struggling finding substantial pieces -- selections that are good models of different text structures and have depth of content for sixth grade readers. Where are you getting your nonfiction texts? What grade students are you working with? I think I missed that along the way. Thanks!CStakeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693974314960552435noreply@blogger.com