Steven F. Gray
Objective
Students apply a non fiction reading strategy to gain meaning.
Materials
Flipchart paper, black marker, K-W-L chart dittos, pencils, pens.
Procedure
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1. Initiate lesson by explaining to students that when working nonfiction materials the K-W-L strategy can help them understand what they learn.
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2. Draw the chart on flipchart paper with marker.
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3. Explain that the letters K-W-L represent the words
K
now,
W
hat (to Know) and
L
earned
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4. Model how to use chart on the board by filling in first column with student responses.
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5. Have students fill in the K-W-L chart ditto and complete the second column, writing questions they have on the subject.
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6. Place student questions from second column on flipchart paper and discuss.
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7. Close lesson by reviewing what was learned.
Assessment
I will assess student comprehension of objective by their completed K-W-L dittos at the end of the unit.