Read straight through without stopping Read the article again, carefully for discussion. Annotate text while reading. Identify the Point of View (POV), Author’s Purpose (AP) and Genre (G) Circle unfamiliar words POV: Underline words specific to the text AP: Put a ? next to anything confusing G: Jot notes in the margin Identify text features. (circle all that Make connections apply) (self, world, text) Headings Note ideas/feelings Visualize Emphasized words (doodle/sketch) Photos Circle the text structure that applies best. Captions Cause/Effect Question/Answer Graphics (chart, table, diagram, etc.) Sequence/Chronological Problem/Solution Compare/Contrast
3. Expand Vocabulary 4. Partner Work
List 3 unfamiliar words from the article. Pair Share: Write a definition for each word using Discuss annotations with a partner. context clues from the passage. Clarify unknown or unfamiliar words together. 1. Re-read the passage with your partner. Paraphrase verbally at the end of each 2. _______________________________.
Write 6 words that capture the main idea?
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5. Make it Matter Make a personal connection to the text: What is one theme?
Provide evidence of this theme from the passage.