Lesson 2: Using literacy strategies for pre-learning
From KNILT
Target objectives:
The learners will:
- Complete one literacy strategy
- Understand how to use literacy strategies for pre-learning
- Create one literacy strategy
Activities:
Activity #1(Pre)
1)Complete a fast write
- Time your self and only write for 8 minutes
- Write about
- Your thoughts on reading and writing in science
- Do we need to know student's background knowledge
- Are visual pictures important to reading and writing
2)Post your fast write to the discussion tab at the top of the page
Activity #2(Mid)
1)Watch video:Part 1Part 2
- It goes over creating a KWL Chart similar to what we did in lesson one
- Take special note of the extra pre-reading strategies mentioned
- Note differences between your chart created alone and the one created by a group
- Write down 5 words that come to mind while watching the video
2)Discussion
- Using your five words and observations from the video go back to the discussion tab at the top of the page
- Comment on two other fast writes
- Include observations about the finger walk/picture walk
- Did you agree/disagree with their thoughts
- Anything you learned
Activity #3(Post)
Create your own Literacy Strategy for pre-learning
- It should get the students thinking about the topic to be learned
- Involves reading or writing
- Helps them develop questions they want answered
Hint: Picture walk, Fast write, and KWL chart are all examples
Next
Lesson 3: Using literacy strategies for student learning
Links
Integrating Literacy Strategies in the Science Classroom Home page
Lesson 1: The benefits of literacy in the science classroom
Lesson 2: Using literacy strategies for pre-learning
Lesson 3: Using literacy strategies for student learning
Lesson 4: Using literacy strategies for post-learning or assessment
