Learning Strategy #1 - Book Walk
This is a great strategy for introducing a text.
The purpose of a Book Walk is:
-Build background
-Build interest
-Connect to the story
-Question
-Predict
Book Walks can be used for:
-Introducing a textbook
- Title& Cover Page
- Scanning the Index and Table of Contents
Instructions for using this strategy:
Before reading book, have student look at pictures to determine what story is about, structure of book such as highlighted words to determine meanings, look for unfamiliar words, etc.
What is the benefit to the child with reading problems?
When you are determining what book may be about, you are giving a reason for reading the book. You find out if you were correct. When you preteach any unfamiliar vocabulary, you are giving the student a head start on comprehending the story.
The purpose of a Book Walk is:
-Build background
-Build interest
-Connect to the story
-Question
-Predict
Book Walks can be used for:
-Introducing a textbook
- Title& Cover Page
- Scanning the Index and Table of Contents
Instructions for using this strategy:
Before reading book, have student look at pictures to determine what story is about, structure of book such as highlighted words to determine meanings, look for unfamiliar words, etc.
What is the benefit to the child with reading problems?
When you are determining what book may be about, you are giving a reason for reading the book. You find out if you were correct. When you preteach any unfamiliar vocabulary, you are giving the student a head start on comprehending the story.