PreReading Strategies EDRD 620 Spring 2008 Instructor Melissa

Pre-Reading Strategies EDRD 620 Spring 2008 Instructor: Melissa Ferro MSF Spring 2008 1

Pre-Reading Strategies • • K-W-L Anticipation Guide SQ 3 R Graphic organizers: • Inspiration & Kidspiration Software MSF Spring 2008 2

K-W-L • • • This is what I know This is what I want to know This is what I learned K Siestas are afternoon naps. MSF Spring 2008 W Why do some countries take siestas? L After reading … Taking siestas is linked to hot climates … 3

K-W-L-A • • This is what I know This is what I want to know This is what I learned This is how I will apply what I learned K W MSF Spring 2008 L A If I visit or contact a Spanishspeaking country, I will have to remember that businesses may be closed for siesta. 4

Anticipation Guides • • Activate prior knowledge Challenge misconceptions Encourage predicting Set purpose for reading Motivate students to read Require collaboration Promote oral language MSF Spring 2008 5

Anticipation Guides • • Require demonstrations by teacher May require scaffolding • Pair with partner • Use visuals • Allow use of L 1 • Promote discussions of opinions and beliefs MSF Spring 2008 6

Sample Anticipation Guide Agree / Disagree There is more caffeine in soda than in coffee. Agree / Disagree Caffeine causes anxiety. Agree / Disagree Caffeine reduces your appetite. Agree / Disagree High school students drink too many beverages with caffeine. Agree / Disagree Schools should not sell drinks with caffeine. MSF Spring 2008 7

SQ 3 R • • • Survey: Skim text and pictures for the gist Question: Why is this important? / Why am I reading this? Read: Slow down for difficult sections// Look for answers to questions Recite: Highlight and recite important words// Take notes in margins Review: Questions, answers, notes MSF Spring 2008 8

Graphic Organizers • • Visual representation of words, ideas, and relationships “Inspiration” and “Kidspiration” Software Examples: • Venn Diagram • T-Chart http: //www. inspiration. com MSF Spring 2008 9