![]() One option, if the text compares two topics or positions, is to have one column for notes on one topic/position and the other column for notes on the other topic/position, as this activity does. There are a variety of ways to structure the two columns. The two blank columns on either side of the text are used to help students organize their thoughts as they read and look at the information presented from more than one perspective for a deeper analysis of the text. I picked up the “text-in-the-middle” reading strategy at a Reading in the Content Area workshop several years ago.I struggle to get my students to read more, and providing them with a short text is more manageable/less intimidating for many students compared to a textbook. ![]() This activity can be used as an introductory activity for nuclear chemistry, as well as a way to incorporate reading informational texts in your classroom.Specific safety precautions need to be observed for this activity. Optional: Computer with projector and sound to view video on nuclear fission and fusion.Optional: “Practice” text selection for teacher to model this reading strategy.Lesson: 40–60 minutes (longer, if teacher introduces/models the “text-in-the-middle” reading strategy) This lab supports students’ understanding of: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Informationīy the end of this activity, students should be able to:Īn informational text using the “text-in-the-middle” reading strategy.Īnd contrast the processes of fission and fusion.Of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. ![]()
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