In Search of Deeper Understanding: Reading for details in science online
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The document discusses strategies for teaching reading and writing in science to enhance student comprehension and study skills. It emphasizes the importance of annotating texts, using tools like Diigo for sharing and tagging resources, and engaging in discussions to improve understanding. The document encourages educators to practice online annotation and share useful articles for future student use.
In Search of Deeper Understanding: Reading for details in science online
- 1. Reading for Details in Science A Prerequisite for Deep Reading in any Subject Carla Johnson Terri Johnson
- 3. Today’s Meet
- 4. Teaching reading and writing strategies in science provides students with... improved comprehension better note-taking skills greater recall of information independence in coping with confusing words and passages deeper understanding of new words and concepts development of strong study skills
- 5. So n ow w hat?
- 7. Protocol Highlight Unfamiliar words or confusing sentences in pink. Highlight key details to the understanding of the text in yellow. Use Sticky Notes to jot down your thoughts, questions, and connections.
- 8. As you read the article, be asking yourself... “What are the implications for conceptual understanding of science?” “What are some strategies we can implement to focus student learning when students read online?”
- 10. Time to Process
- 11. Discussion: How can annotating text help us to a deeper understanding of the reading?
- 12. Diigo
- 13. Diigo
- 15. Tagging attach a label to (verb)
- 16. How to tag When we find a great article for our students over Force and Motion Learning Target 1, we should tag it, “Force1”. We could also include tags such as, “forceandmotion, speed, distance/time, science8”.
- 17. Practice time! 1. Sign-up for Diigo 2.Share your username on Today’s Meet 3.Click to Join the SJSDMiddleScience Diigo Group. 4.Play around for 30 minutes--add extensions, bookmark some articles, practice annotation tools.
- 18. Deeper reading using online annotation Reading the Reader
- 19. Tomorrow During our work day tomorrow, you may wish to continue practicing using Diigo-- saving bookmarks and adding useful articles to the Diigo Library--for our students to use next year.
- 21. Artwork Thanks Dream after Read by nadia_the_witch at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ 34164097@N02/3913280536/ All other images belong to me.