During reading, students will monitor and re-adjust their comprehension of text.
Materials:
Text, video camcorder, tape recorder, word processor
Procedures:
* Teacher directs students to read the text (softly to themselves, to the teacher or into a tape recorder)
* While they're reading, teacher will interact with students to assist with problem solving strategies
*Teacher will note and record problem-solving attempts and successes and any strategy used on criteria spreadsheet
*Students will record any new predictions on their word processor or into the tape recorder
Evaluation:
See spreadsheet criteria: Students will reread to check understanding and/or self-correct. Students will actively use information sources.