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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 Circles31
Verbal and Visual Word Association 35
The Frayer Model39
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 Writing92
Think/Pair/Share98
Timed Retell 102
Small Group Discussions:
Placemat104
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