Ep 18 - Deep Dive - Why Nonfiction Matters for Kids

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright

English - November 06, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB
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Previous Episode: Ep 17 - Reading Raves - October

Next Episode: Ep 19 - Booklist - 5 Kinds of Nonfiction

In this deep dive episode, Chrissie answers the question: why does reading nonfiction matter for kids?

We explore 2 big reasons:

# 1: Reading depends heavily on prior knowledge, and one of the best ways to build prior knowledge is by reading nonfiction.#2: Kids love it, and encouraging kids to read what they love makes them lifelong readers.

Articles and resources referenced in this episode:

Daniel Willingham's blog: "School time, knowledge, and reading comprehension""How Knowledge Helps" by Daniel WillinghamRaising Kids Who Read by Daniel WillinghamThe Reading Mind by Daniel Willingham"Background Knowledge: A Key to Reading Comprehension" by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates"Hey, Grownups! Kids Really Do Like Nonfiction" by Cynthia Levinson, Melissa Stewart, and Jennifer SwansonMelissa Stewart's website: "Nonfiction Reading Resources"

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