T H I N K L I T E R A C Y : C r o s s -C u r r i c u l a r A p p r o a c h e s , G r a d e s 7 -1 2

CONTENTS

READING STRATEGIES

Getting Ready to Read:

Previewing a Text ........................................................................................................................... 4 Analyzing the Features of a Text .................................................................................................... 8 Anticipation Guide ........................................................................................................................ 12 Finding Signal Words ................................................................................................................... 18 Extending Vocabulary (Creating a Word Wall) ............................................................................. 24 Extending Vocabulary (Organizers) .............................................................................................. 30 Concept Circles ...................................................................................................................... 31 Verbal and Visual Word Association ...................................................................................... 35 The Frayer Model ................................................................................................................... 39 Engaging in Reading: Most/Least Important Idea(s) and Information .............................................................................. 44 Visualizing .................................................................................................................................... 52 Reading Different Text Forms: Reading Informational Texts ......................................................................................................... 58 Reading Graphical Texts .............................................................................................................. 62 Following Instructions ................................................................................................................... 70 Webbing, Mapping and More ........................................................................................................ 78 Revising and Editing: Asking Questions to Revise Writing .............................................................................................. 84 Peer Editing .................................................................................................................................. 88 Writing for a Purpose: Journal Writing .............................................................................................................................. 92 Think/Pair/Share ........................................................................................................................... 98 Timed Retell ............................................................................................................................... 102 Small Group Discussions: Placemat ..................................................................................................................................... 104 Whole-class Discussions: Four Corners .............................................................................................................................. 108 Four Corners Variation – Opposite Sides ............................................................................. 111 APPENDICES

WRITING STRATEGIES

Developing and Organizing Ideas:

ORAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

Pair Work:

Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................... 113