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GUIDE READING - Coggle Diagram
GUIDE READING
Tips
Before
The first time, pass your eyes over it very quickly
The first time, pass your eyes
over it very quickly
Explore information outside the text
While
Trouble with the meaning of sentences:
-Read the sentences around it.
-Pay attention to discourse signals.
-Find the main clause and its subject and verb.
-Look at the additions to the main clause
Trouble with the meaning of words or phrases:
-Read around the word.
-Try to guess the general meaning of the word/phrase.
-Use a dictionary.
-Explain the ideas to yourself.
Trouble understanding what a substitute word refers to:
-Read the whole sentence and the sentences around it.
-Decide if the substitute word refers to a specific word or phrase.
-Draw an arrow from the substitute word to what it refers to.
What to look for in a text
How the writer supports the main idea
How is organized
Writer purpose
The main idea
Topic
Guide reading section
While
Questions for students to think about as they read the text
After
Reading comprehension questions to ensure that students have a basic understanding of content
Text analysis questions that train students to look for what is important in a text
Close reading activities that focus on the language devices of each text.
Before
Tasks to think about the subject and to predict content
Vocabulary list to prepare students for the content