Title of text: Author: Student:
S C A N |
From the title, the
first 100 words, and the conclusion, what
do you think will be the author's main point?
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How do
you think the text will develop its argument/story? (your prediction)
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What initial questions or issues do you have about
the topic? Why would the author write
about this?
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R E A D |
Complete as you read the text. In the left column, list author's claim or a phrase that seems important or somehow questionable. On the right, describe your reaction to the author's point (why you agree, disagree, or question the author). Continue on back if needed. | |
| Author's issue & page # | My response, values,
expectations, questions |
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R E F L E C T |
After reading the text, summarize the
author's main idea in one or two sentences. |
| How does the author persuade you? Evidence? Story/empathy/emotion? Authority? Rhyme? Reason? |
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| Where do you agree/disagree with
the author and why? |
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| How does your personal experience affect how you feel about
the issues in question? |
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| What issues are still puzzling,
troubling, unspoken, important
or unappreciated? (possible
focus?) |
A R G U E |
Tentative focus, what do you want to say about this text? What’s really important? (one sentence) |
| How might you support
your focus and defend against
a counter-claim? Continue on back if needed. |
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*somewhat similar to SQ3R for textbook reading/study: Survey,
Question, Read, Retrieve, and Review
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