Read Write Think: Guided Comprehension: Summarizing

Online lesson introduces students to the concept of monitoring. Students learn the INSERT technique, which allows them to monitor their thinking and comprehension using a coding system.

This lesson introduces learners to the comprehension technique of previewing. Students use anticipation guides to preview and predict stories and work in small groups.

Online lesson introduces students to the concept of self-questioning, assisting them in an understanding of question-answer relationships that should improve their reading comprehension skills. In-depth study will lead to improved...

Lesson introduces students to comprehension of knowing how words work. Students learn semantic feature analysis and examine folktales, myths, and fables using this analysis to better understand these terms and texts.

This lesson introduces students to the comprehension strategy of evaluating. Students learn this strategy through the "meeting of the minds" technique that teaches them to act out opposing views of two or more characters.

Young scholars learn the ins and outs of writing biographies by researching a contemporary or historical figure and writing a summary.

Lesson introduces students to the strategy of making connections. Students learn the three types of connections using a double-entry journal. A good resource for teachers.

This strategy guide focuses on planning and implementing close reading of complex text in the primary grades which fosters progressively deeper thinking as students become more responsible for their own learning. It offers a step-by-step...

Contains plans for lessons that ask learners to write journal entries about texts they have read by responding to open-ended questions. The book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Richard Atwater is used as an example. In addition to objectives...

Contains plans for four 50-minute lessons that ask middle schoolers to write letters to the editor from the points of view of characters in books they have read. In addition to student objectives and standards, these instructional plans...