Read, Rate, and Reread 2

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Reading Skills

• Identifying main idea
• Determining writer's purpose

Overview of the "Read, Rate, Reread" Strategy

Motivating struggling readers to read a passage once is difficult. To have them reread the passage may be even more difficult. Many inexperienced readers do not realize the importance of a skill like rereading. The strategy entitled "Read, Rate, Reread" can help improve a student's comprehension of a text. 

The students will read a text once, rate their understanding of that text on a scale of 1 to 10, and write questions about what they did not understand. They will repeat this process two more times. Then, they will discuss unanswered questions in groups of two. Finally, they will bring their remaining questions to the whole class. 

Activity for the "Read, Rate, and Reread" Strategy

1. Outline for students the process of this strategy. Tell them they will read a portion of Wish You Well three times. After each reading, they will rate themselves on how well they comprehend what they just read and will write down questions they have about the text.
2. Distribute copies of the blackline master "Read, Rate, Reread 2."
3. Have the students read chapter 7 of Wish You Well, rate their comprehension of the reading, and write any questions they have about the selection.
4. Have the students repeat this process twice.
5. After the third reading, place students in pairs to discuss remaining questions.
6. Tell students to cross out any of the questions they answer.
7. Have the class discuss the unanswered questions and the change of ratings from reading to reading.
8. Discuss Baldacci's description of the setting. Ask, "What do you experience as a reader upon Lou and Oz's arrival to the mountains?" Have students complete Part 2 of the blackline master and share their responses with the class.

Assessment

Assess the students' understanding by having them respond to the following questions:

• After the first reading of chapter 7, how well did you understand what you read?
• After discussing your questions with a partner, how well did you understand your reading?
• How did your ratings change each time you read? 
• How do you think this strategy will help you change your reading and understanding of chapter 7?

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Read, Rate, Reread 2 - Wish You Well, Chapter 7
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Part 1: Directions

Read chapter 7 of Wish You Well and rate your understanding on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 meaning you completely understood the text. Record your rating in the box labeled "First Rating." Then, on the line provided for item one, write any questions you have.

Repeat this process two more times, filling in the lines for items 2 and 3. Then, follow the instructions for items 4 and 5.

First Rating	Second Rating	Third Rating

1. Write down any questions you have after the first reading of chapter 7.
    
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2. Read the selection a second time. This time, slow down any part of the reading that was difficult the first time. Record your rating in the "Second Rating" box. Cross out any questions you can now answer. Write down any new questions you have after the second reading.
    
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3. Read the selection a final time, and discuss with a partner any unanswered questions. Cross out any questions you can now answer. Record your rating in the "Third Rating" box.

Part 2: Discussion

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce to you the main setting of the story. Think about Baldacci's description of the setting. Then, use the another sheet of paper to answer the questions below.

4. How does he describe the mountains? Write down sentences from the selection that describe this new world that Lou and Oz enter.
     
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5. Look at the sentences you wrote for item 4. What do you experience as a reader after reading Baldacci's description of Lou and Oz's new "home"?