READING STRATEGIES

READING STRATEGIES

1. scaffolding

   • break reading into smaller pieces
     • contigent
       • action influenced by other actions
     • collaborative
       • end result is jointly achieved
     • interactive
       • two or more people get mutually involved

2. scanning

   • reading rapidly to find specific information
     • mainly keywords
     • with what kind of texts can we use it?
       • journals
       • articles
       • exam's reading
     • it also helps to:
       • read the title
       • read first sentence in each paragraph
       • look for pics, graphs or diagrams

3. skimming

   • reading rapidly for overall ideas
     • to find particular facts
     • to study fact- heavy subjects
     • to answer fact required questions
     • with what kind of text can we use it?
       • essays
       • research papers
       • articles
       • non-fiction texts

4. jigsaw

   • cooperative learning strategy
     • increases student participation
       • helps build comprehension
     • how to use it?
       • following four phases:
         • phase one
           • form groups with the students
             • the number will vary depending on the complexity of the reading
         • phase two
           • exploration
             • first read individually the material assigned
         • phase three
           • information and sharing
             • work together on activities
               • groups are reorganized
                 • expert group
             • students' knowledge is shared
         • phase four
           • integraton and evaluation
             • groups return to their original assignation
               • expert group shares information and knowledge
     • example of reading

5. read-pair share

   • working with a partner to share understanding
   • stop after each paragraph or section
     • this is useful to answer questions afterwards
   • how to use it?
     • use four steps
       • read
         • silently
         • aloud
       • write
         • write down responses/answers
       • pair
         • make pairs
           • students discuss responses/answers
       • share
         • large group discussion
           • share writing from previous step

6. read aloud

   • instructional practice where someone reads aloud to others
     • teachers
     • parents
     • caregivers
     • students
   • how to use it?
     • dramatization
       • more than one person participates
         • perfect for plays or tales
     • communicative
       • one person reads but the others do not have the text available
         • improves listening comprehension
     • evaluative
       • the person is evaluated on their reading skills
         • intonation
         • pace
         • volume

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