Interdisciplinary Ideas

This article describes why the use of nonfiction texts is a critical skill for students to develop and methods on how to help build those skills. Science and literature are intertwined and t... See More

This article describes why the use of nonfiction texts is a critical skill for students to develop and methods on how to help build those skills. Science and literature are intertwined and through the use of nonfiction texts students get the idea that reading helps them learn. The author, Katie, focuses on modeling and previewing the nonfiction text before students read on their own to aid in their comprehension. Her ideas are helpful, especially as a preservice teacher.