Scan & Run

Before reading the chapter - SCAN:

S - Survey the headings and turn them into questions (the questions will be answered during the reading - questioning is the best way to get the most out of reading non-fiction books).

C - Capture the captions and visuals (read captions and look at the pictures to try and understand what they mean).

A - Attack boldface words (reading boldface words help students understand the vocabulary, which will make the reading more meaningful. Too many students keep reading even though they don't understand the vocabulary, so we will begin each section by reviewing the keywords which will be encountered there).

N - Note and read the chapter questions (read the end of chapter questions first helps focus the reader. This is a great test-taking strategy too!)

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While reading the chapter, the students will use the RUN strategy.

R - Read and adjust speed (read slower through difficult sections).

U - Use word identification skills such as sounding it out, looking for other word clues in the sentence, or breaking words into parts for unknown words.

N - Notice and check parts you don't understand (This is where we will ask if the section clicked or clunked).