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Building reading comprehension through think-alouds

In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, the teacher will model the think-aloud strategy for students. Studies have shown that the think-aloud strategy improves reading comprehension on tests. Components of think-alouds and type-of-text interactions will be... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Developing a definition of reading through analysis in middle school

In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students will interact with a variety of different texts to uncover a broader meaning of reading. Given one of a variety of different texts, students will brainstorm alone and together what they will need as a reader... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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An exploration of text sets: Supporting all readers

This ReadWriteThink lesson supports readers of a range of abilities and experience through the use of text sets. A text set is a collection that focuses on one concept or topic and includes multiple genres such as books, charts and maps, informational pamphlets,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Exploring literacy in cyberspace

Whether they realize it or not, students are already immersed in a world full of multiple literacies. This ReadWriteThink lesson invites students to transfer the analytical skills that they commonly use when reading traditional print texts, along with some... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts)

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Fact or fiction: Learning about worms using diary of a worm

This ReadWriteThink lesson focuses on the book Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin. During a series of read-aloud sessions students focus attention on different features of the text. In this way, students develop strategies for differentiating... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts)

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GIST: A summarizing strategy for use in any content area

This lesson introduces the GIST reading comprehension strategy that can be used in all content area subjects. The teacher introduces this lesson by modeling the GIST, which is a 20-word summary of an informational text, by using a high-interest newspaper... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Mind pictures: Strategies that enhance mental imagery while reading

In this ReadWriteThink lesson, students create mental images while reading using a three-pronged approach. The first approach develops schemata and visual awareness. The next approach, called Watch-Read-Watch-Read (W-R-W-R), uses video clips to build background... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts)

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Modeling reading and analysis processes with the works of Edgar Allan Poe

Explore reading strategies using the think-aloud process as students investigate connections between the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe in this ReadWriteThink lesson, which begins with an in-depth exploration of “The Raven.” Students move... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Reading and writing workshop: "Freak The Mighty"

This lesson plan from ReadWriteThink is a novel study of Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. The lesson includes the modeling and practicing of specific reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary and word study, a figurative language activity,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Using the check and line method to enhance reading comprehension

This ReadWriteThink lesson is intended to uncover the underlying principle that careful monitoring of textual reading assignments can significantly increase comprehension and retention of the information. The check and line method described in this lesson... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)

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Using THIEVES to preview nonfiction texts

This ReadWriteThink lesson supports middle-school students' exploration of the process of previewing textbook chapters and other nonfiction texts before reading them. Online resources are included for the teacher and provide background information on previewing... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Information Skills)

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