Title
Supporting Teachers' Use of Nonfiction Text in the Primary Grades Classroom: One Practical Strategy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2012
Description
The purpose of this article is to argue for the benefits of using nonfiction text in the primary grades classroom. Readers are provided with a brief theoretical framework which outlines how nonfiction may increase achieve,emt, motivation, and interest for young students. Additionally, practical strategies are included for classroom teachers which work to frontload and support students in the act of processing nonfiction text as well as increase teachers' comfort level with the implementation of a nonfiction unit of study.
Citation Information
Moran, Renee Rice. 2012. Supporting Teachers' Use of Nonfiction Text in the Primary Grades Classroom: One Practical Strategy. Tennessee Reading Teacher.
Copyright Statement
This document was published with permission by the Literacy Association of Tennessee. It was originally published in Tennessee Reading Teacher.