Previewing the Text

by on 30. Aug, 2007 in STRATEGIES THAT WORK

This strategy lesson explores the power of previewing informational text for big ideas before reading to support comprehension.

Lesson Sequence:

  1. Discuss the role and importance of visuals in nonfiction.
  2. Use the comprehension tool:  Survey the Text to record questions and connections made while previewing the visual information in the text.
  3. Record predictions of the BIG IDEAS in the text.
  4. Unmask the print to read and confirm/refine BIG IDEAS.
  5. Students can write about or discuss their understandings.

TEXT SLIDE SHOW:  The Big Fitz by Jack Edwards

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