It's exciting for kids to read a scientist's own words, especially when it's a person they meet during their Journey North studies. Students can read well above grade-level when they are motivated and use a few key reading strategies. Here are several strategies to use with students before, during, and after they read a difficult passage. For additional help and suggestions see "Twenty Best Reading Strategies."

BEFORE READING

Also See: Reading Strategies Activate Prior Knowledge Ask Questions Before Reading You may wish to dictate a reading of the passage on a CD or cassette tape for students who would benefit from following along with repeated readings.

DURING READING

Mark-up the Text (Highly recommended for ALL readers) Adjust Reading Rate (and Rereading) Ask Questions During Reading Use Context Clues to Decipher Unfamiliar Words More Strategies for Building Vocabulary

AFTER READING: EXTEND LEARNING

Ask Questions After Reading Identify Main Ideas and Supporting Details Summarize Information Paraphrase/Retell Sequence Events Try This! Choose a way to follow up. For example, present the information visually, choose a part of the passage to illustrate, select a fitting Graphic Organizer and fill it out, etc. See more ideas for student products.