The Role of Affective Conditions in Learning Content

Question 1

those who are good at reading but choose not to

Answer 1

Aliterate individuals

Question 2

True or False: Reading requires motivation because it is an effortful activity that children often can choose to do or not to do.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

• we need to know HOW our students read & write and if their comprehension, interest, & engagement are the SAME ACROSS MULTIPLE MODALITIES
• BRIDGES out-of-school literacies with content literacy learning

Answer 3

Relevance

Question 4

offers students a chance to BRAINSTORM SOLUTIONS to the topic at hand using their everyday knowledge

Answer 4

creative thinking

Question 5

1. BRAINSTORM. Think of AS MANY IDEAS as you can.
   No criticism of any ideas.
   The wilder the idea, the
   better. Combine ideas
   with others.
2. Give students the CREATIVE THINKING TASK and give the
   students ENOUGH TIME TO BRAINSTORM.
3. Share ideas in large
   group.
4. Announce a single
   criterion for students to
   evaluate and select an
   answer.
5. Share the responses.

Answer 5

Steps for Creative Thinking

Question 6

1. allow criticism & encourage independent thinking; INVOLVE them in decision-making
2. provide instruction based on the students’ assessed capabilities > weaknesses
3. choose materials and methods based on their flexibility to appeal to students
4. alternative activities & materials should be available for students who require additional assistance
   - cooperative > competitive approaches should be stressed

Answer 6

Independence & Control

Question 7

when working together, students get to COMBINE what they know & what they can do to better learn from each other & come up with a SHARED UNDERSTANDING of a given material

Answer 7

Collaboration

Question 8

when teachers make their students feel that they are CONCERNED with their LITERARY GROWTH, it inspires them to read and write MORE THAN what is required.
1. RECOGNIZE LOW-ACHIEVING READERS in positive ways related to reading
2. BE SUPPORTIVE of their interests, goals, and values while EXPLAINING the RELEVANCE of the reading tasks
3. TALK TO THEM about their reading PREFERENCES & reading HABITS

Answer 8

caring

Question 9

EXPLICITLY TEACHING text processing strategies they can use to read and write about different kinds of texts enhances reading experiences.
1. Integrating vocabulary
instruction (in all subjects)
will prepare the students for
the reading tasks.
2. Teaching text processing
skills and strategies
explicitly in language
subjects will facilitate
comprehension which in
turn will increase
motivation to read.

Answer 9

scaffolding

Question 10

authentic reading materials are fun & engaging while authentic reading & writing activities allow for real-life interactions

Answer 10

authenticity

Question 11

highly motivated readers…

Answer 11

1. read BEYOND what is required in class
2. learn content EFFECTIVELY
3. read mostly FOR PLEASURE
4. are INDEPENDENT learners
5. set LONG-TERM GOALS in reading and
6. can TRANSCEND DIFFICULTY of materials & other adversities in life

Question 12

Reading requires ___ because it is an effortful activity that children often can ___ to do or not do.

Answer 12

motivation; choose

Question 13

pertains to PERSONAL GOAL, VALUES, & BELIEFS with regards to the TOPICS, PROCESSES, & OUTCOMES of reading

Answer 13

Reading Motivation