Reading Strategies and Comprehension Skills

The video tutorial focuses on close reading as an instructional strategy to help students tackle complex texts. It begins with an introduction to close reading, followed by engaging students with the text. The teacher unpacks learning targets, emphasizing key details and the concept of adaptation. Various strategies for close reading are discussed, including reading multiple times and annotating the text. The teacher uses protocols to check for understanding and encourages student discussion. The lesson concludes with reflections on the value of close reading, highlighting increased student engagement and comprehension.

What is the primary goal of close reading?

• To memorize the text

• To understand complex texts

• To summarize the text

• To read as fast as possible

Why is it important to read fluently to students?

• To help students get the flow of the text

• To make the text sound interesting

• To avoid interruptions

• To finish the reading quickly

What is one of the learning targets for students in this lesson?

• To draw a picture

• To memorize the text

• To write a summary

• To become a researcher

What does the term 'adaptation' refer to in the context of the lesson?

• A type of food

• A scientific concept

• A reading strategy

• A change in behavior

Why do good readers read a text multiple times?

• To memorize it

• To gain a deeper understanding

• To find mistakes

• To practice pronunciation

What strategy do students use to understand unfamiliar words?

• Skipping the word

• Using context clues

• Asking the teacher

• Guessing the meaning

What is the purpose of the back-to-back and face-to-face protocol?

• To practice speaking

• To check for understanding

• To write notes

• To memorize the text

What is the whip-around protocol used for?

• To memorize the text

• To draw a picture

• To write a summary

• To discuss key details

How do students synthesize their learning about adaptations?

• By writing an essay

• By memorizing definitions

• By using a sentence frame

• By drawing a diagram