Reading Comprehension

January 9-13
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Welcome
Back!
McLeod Test

Intro to RC
Strategy

Reading
Passages

13

Name: ______________________
This Packet Is Due Friday January 13!

Wednesday January 11
Learning Targets:
1.

I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis of a text

(RL.7.1)
2. I can determine the central idea of a quote and analyze its development (RL.7.2)
3. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (RL.7.3)
4. I can use context to clarify the meaning of unknown words (RL.7.4)

Do Now:

Make a bubble map brainstorming at least three strategies that good

readers use to make sure they are understanding what they are reading

Why Focus on Reading Comprehension

Making sure we understand what the text is saying is the most important
thing readers must do
Learning to build these skills on your own, and answering the questions you
may have about a text will help you succeed not only in ELA but in all
aspects of your life
Today we are going to look at two types of reading comprehension
strategies that will help you, especially when given material that may initially be
confusing
Tomorrow, we will look specifically at short passages like the type you will
see on the SBA

Reading Roadmap

Question-Answer Relationships
Good

readers

questions

pose

before,

during,

and after reading. Being

aware

of HOW to gain

information

is

just

as

important as the material

that is actually gained.

Rememberbeing
reader

involves

good
thinking

about how as well as what

you read.

Daniels Ride by Michael Perry

S t e p 1 : Make Your Roadmap

S t e p 2 : Create and answer QARs

1.

R I G H T T H E R E : When does Hector drive?

2. T H I N K A N D S E A R C H : Describe the relationship between Daniel and Hector.

Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

3. O N M Y O W N : Daniel seems to find the ordinary act of driving

extraordinary. Describe a time when you did something ordinary with a
sibling or peer that you considered extraordinary.

4. A U T H O R A N D Y O U : What is the overall lesson that Daniel learns?

S t e p 3 : You Try! Create and answer one question for each type of QAR
1.

RIGHT THERE:

2. T H I N K A N D S E A R C H :

3. O N M Y O W N :

4. A U T H O R A N D Y O U :

Thursday January 12
Learning Targets:
5. I can cite several pieces of text-based evidence to support an analysis of a text
(RL.7.1)
6. I can determine the central idea of a quote and analyze its development (RL.7.2)
7. I can analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (RL.7.3)
8. I can use context to clarify the meaning of unknown words (RL.7.4)

Do Now:

As you get your McLeod test back, use the

key to determined what your reading grade-level is.

R E M E M B E R : This test is not an exact science! If you
scored lower than you expected that does not mean
youre a bad reader.

Reading Comprehension Strategies to Get You Started

R E A D T H E Q U E S T I O N S F I R S T : Know what youre looking for, and read with
a purpose.
M A K E A R E A D E R S R O A D M A P : Determine the topic, scope, purpose, and
main idea. If you dont know what the author is trying to accomplish, its easy
to get confused.
T H I N K A B O U T Q U E S T I O N - A N S W E R R E L A T I O N S H I P S : Look at the questions
you are being asked, and figure out what possible answers might be before
you circle anything