A Different Point of View… Recently, there has been heightened interest in using informational text with young children (Kletzien & Dreher, 2004; Papp
{"Image DocumentName": "A Different Point of View\u2026", "Image ImageDescription": "Recently, there has been heightened interest in using informational text with young children (Kletzien & Dreher, 2004; Pappas, 1993; Smolkin & Donovan, 2001). Studies have revealed the educational potential of read-alouds as a vehicle for exposing children to informational text (Duke & Kays, 1998; Smolkin & Donovan, 2001). Teacher-led read-alouds can provide the necessary support as children encounter potentially difficult content, text features, and challenging vocabulary often found in informational trade books. Webster (2009) found that reading informational text aloud to first graders had positive effects on their understanding of scientific ideas. Before-, during-, and after-reading activities promoted active engagement in the read-aloud sessions, resulting in students deeper understanding of concepts such as hurricanes. Read Aloud this excerpt from Introducing Science Concepts to Primary Students Through Read Alouds by Kucan (Author of Text Talks and Co \u2013 author of Bringing Words to Life) Introducing Science Concepts to Primary Students Through Read-Alouds: Interactions and Multiple Texts Make the Difference. By: Natalie Heisey and Linda Kucan.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}