KIM Chart Journal Club

Name: __________________________

Reading: Nurturing the Inquiring Mind Through Nonfiction Read-Aloud

Author: Tony Stead
Date:
Complete the following chart, based upon the five most salient Key Concepts in the reading for you.

Key Concept
List the key concepts discussed in
the article, one concept per for.

Selecting Appropriate Informational

Literature

Other Options (not book)

Different Types of Writing Within Texts

Information
What information will help you remember this concept?

-Ask the librarian.

-Ask other teachers
- Nonfiction Mentor Texts Ch. 8 (Dorfman and Cappelli)
-Goodreads website

-Magazines
-Letters
-Newspaper
-Diagrams
-Articles
-Book Reviews
-Brochures
-Websites
-Write it yourself (Or rewrite a text your already have to be more student friendly)
-Argue
-Persuade
-Instruct Respond

Memory clue
Draw a visual that
will help you
remember this key
concept. (NOT
REQUIRED)

Things to Think About

Reading and Analyzing Nonfiction (RAN)

Strategy

-Give students opportunities to talk during the read aloud.

-Use expression in your voice.
-Show enthusiasm
-Ensure all students are able to hear and see text/pictures.
-What I Think I Know
-Confirmed
-We Dont Think This Anymore or We Changed Our Minds
-Exciting New Information
-Wonderings