ARMT ReadingCOS1.1

Today you will learn how to use different strategies to

help you clearly understand the materials

that you read.

Different types of reading materials

THINK- PAIR- SHARE• Think about a strategy that you use to

help you to understand and remember what you read

• Discuss this strategy with your partner.

• If your partner had a good strategy, share it!

JOT NOTES!!!

GET READY TO JOT DOWN SOME PIECES OF GOLD!!!!

Literary/Recreational MaterialsThese are materials that you read for

pleasure* magazines* newspapers* poetry* novels* short stories

Informational/Textual• These are things that you read to gain

information.– Encyclopedias– Textbooks– Lab books– Essays– Charts or graphs

Functional Reading Materials• These reading materials relate to a

specific action– Directions– Maps– Schedules– Menus– Catalogues– instructions

Review Time!!!!!!• Name 3 different types of reading

materials and give an example of each.

1. Literary/Recreational2. Informational/Textual3. Functional

What are learning strategies?• Learning strategies are ways to help

you remember not just memorize information when you read.

• Sometimes we are using learning strategies and are completely unaware that we are.

Think AloudsWHAT!!

1. Talk about your thoughts and feelings.2. Think about and try to understand the topic.3. Connect the information you have

learned to your personal experiences.4. Form thoughts, opinions, and ask

yourself questions about what you’ve read.

Don’t be afraid to write….

• When you read…..JOT down notes?

• Don’t worry about grammar!• Don’t worry about spelling!• Don’t worry about neatness!

INDULGE IN SLOPPINESS!!!

Tips for GOOD Think Alouds!

TIP#1Think about what you are reading WHILE

you are reading, not after you have finished. Pay attention to what you are

think about when you are reading.

If your mind starts to stray away from what you are reading…….READ IT

AGAIN!!!

TIP #2 Be aware of words or phrases

that are new to you. If you do not know what

something means….JOT it down….Circle it…..Underline

it……DO SOMETHING!!

Make a Connection!Try to relate what you are reading with something personal that you have experienced.

Let’s put the strategy to use.

• Abraham Lincoln showed great character from an early age. There is a story about when young Abe borrowed a book from a neighbor. To keep the book safe, Abe would store it in a crack in the cabin. One night it rained, soaking the book through. Abe went to his neighbor right away, told him what had happened and offered to pay for the book. The neighbor was happy that Abe had told him the truth and had taken responsibility for what had happened. Because of events like this, Abe was known for much of his life as” Honest Abe.”

OK!!!!• What do we think the topic is????

Honest Abe?

Honesty is the best policy?

What other questions could we ask ourselves?

JOT them down!!!!

Lets Review!!!• What strategy did we learn today?

• How many Types of reading materials did we discuss?

• What were they?

EXIT SLIP• What strategy did we learn today?

• How many Types of reading materials did we discuss?

• What were they?

ARMT ReadingCos1a

Today you will learn how to use different strategies to

help you clearly understand the materials that you read.

(SARA Method)

Think Pair Share

What was the first strategy that we talked about?

…………..Think Alouds

Discuss how to use this strategy

Different types of reading materials

• Can you name 3 and give an example?

• …1. Literary/Recreational (magazines)• ….2. Textual/Informational ( textbooks)• ….3. Functional (maps, schedules)

Let’s learn a new strategy!!!

• SARA• Summarize the information• Ask questions about info.• Review think-aloud notes• Answer and quickly move on

Summarizing• Think of the W’s…. OF HOW THE STORY

DEVELOPED

–WHO–WHAT–WHEN –WHERE–WHY–HOW

Short Story

Ask Questions• Think about questions you may be

asked

• It’s a good idea to skim questions before you read

Review• Review any notes and observations

that you have JOTTED Down.

Answer Questions• Exactly that!

• Weed out any wrong answers• Move quickly but Don’t rush

Activity for SARA• http://www.rong-chang.com/qa2/stories/story001.htm