Strategies for Reading Instruction
21. Strategies for Reading Instruction Think first about, then list, what you know about the topic before reading! Think of it as a pre-reading inventory. Brainstorm! Before looking at the text, think of keywords, terms, or phrases about the topic, either in your class or a study group. Record these in the K column of your chart until you cannot think of more. Engage your group in a discussion about what you wrote in the K column. Organize the entries into general categories. K stands for Know
22. Strategies for Reading Instruction The second stage is to list a series of questions of what you want to know more of the subject, based upon what you listed in K. Preview the text’s table of contents, headings, pictures, charts etc. Discuss what you want to learn List some thoughts on what you want, or expect to learn, generally or specifically. Think in terms of what you will learn, or what do you want to learn about this. Turn all sentences into questions before writing them down. They will help you focus your attention during reading. List the questions by importance. W stands for Will or Want
23. Strategies for Reading Instruction The final stage is to answer your questions, as well as to list what new information you have learned. Either while reading or after you have finished. List out what you learn as you read, either by section, or after the whole work, whichever is comfortable for you. Check it against the W column, what you wanted to learn Create symbols to indicate main ideas, surprising ideas, questionable ideas, and those you don’t understand! L stands for Learned
24. Strategies for Reading Instruction Expand this exercise beyond K W L: Add an H! Stands for HOW you can learn more. Pose new questions about the topic How can I learn more or answer questions not answered in my worksheet These include other sources of information, including: organizations, experts, tutors, websites, librarians, etc