Reading in the Content Areas

Question: How organize a reading project for students in the content areas?

Answer:

> Predictions. What will I learn from this material?

> Concepts: What have I learned from reading this material?

> Questions: What don’t I yet understand about this material?

> Personal opinion: What do I think about this material? P. 15.

Comment: Pretty well summarizes the steps students should take in reading content area materials. RayS.

Title: “Progressive Writing Instruction: Empowering School Leaders and Teachers.” J Lacina and CC Block. Voices from the Middle (March 2012), 10-17,