Math+Literacy


 * Math Literacy**

Explicitly teach the parts and features of the textbook to your students - **TEXT FEATURES**
 * teacher modeling/think-alouds and textbook scavenger hunts. Continue to reinforce the use of these textbook parts and aids in each chapter.

Reading Strategies that should be taught explicitly, modeled, think-aloud, guided practice and independent practice:
 * Making Connections
 * Visualizing
 * Asking Questions
 * Predicting
 * Inferring
 * Main Idea and Supporting Detail

Approach math lessons with BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER literacy mind set:

//**Before**// reading:
 * students should preview the chapter overview, headings, graphics such as pictures, charts, tables and diagrams, bold or italicized words, and summaries.
 * They should think about what they already know about a topic, since we learn new information by connecting it to information we already know.
 * Students should also set a purpose for reading the text. Sometimes, you will provide the purpose for them which you should emphasize and remind them keep in mind as they read. Other times they will set their own purpose.
 * As they preview the text and activate their background knowledge through CONNECTIONS
 * They can generate QUESTIONS about the content, which will help them set a purpose for their reading.


 * //During// reading:**


 * students should read to answer their questions.
 * With a math textbook, students should pay special attention to the vocabulary and the examples provided.
 * They should stop periodically and ask themselves if they understand what they have read.
 * If not, they should use "fix-up strategies," such as rereading, questioning, and asking for help.


 * //After// reading:**


 * is a time for students to review and reflect on what they've learned.
 * Students should check to see if their purposes for reading were met.
 * As a teacher, you can provide small-group and cooperative learning activities that reinforce the concepts in the textbook and provide the students a chance to learn from each other.