Monday, February 2, 2009

Topic: Modeling Reading

10-second review. Demonstrates what a successful reader does.

Source: Wenk, M. English Journal (July 2005), 42-48. A publication of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Comment: For example: Chapter in a textbook. Read title and sub-title. First paragraph. Last paragraph. First sentence in middle paragraphs. Charts. Diagrams. Purpose for reading: raise question, “What do I want to know from the chapter?” Read to answer. Apply the information in some way; for example, what can I learn about the topic on the Internet? Note: I think professional articles about reading say very little concerning applying the information students learn from reading information in textbooks. RayS.

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