method to bridge the gap between nonfiction and
fiction is to have students read twin texts (a
nonfiction and fiction book about the same
topic). Reading and writing both enhance the
other so well; as Fink states, ―Involving students
in writing is an excellent way to complement the
reading program, because writing about a text
improves comprehension and retention of the
material‖ (2006, 112). Improving literacy
requires integrating the above strategies with
one‘s personal teaching style and philosophy.
The secret for any committed teacher is constant
planning while he/she has time to think about
literacy, read, and customize the classr