How to Use Anticipatory Reading Guides
Write about six statements to catch the reader's interest that focus on the main messages of the reading text. The students work independently agreeing or disagreeing with the statements in the guide and then share their choices with a partner. The students read the text independently or the teacher reads the text to the students. After reading, the students revisit the guide with their findings and write in the evidence from the text.The teacher and students discuss their choices.
The Benefits of Anticipatory Reading Guides
Write about six statements to catch the reader's interest that focus on the main messages of the reading text. The students work independently agreeing or disagreeing with the statements in the guide and then share their choices with a partner. The students read the text independently or the teacher reads the text to the students. After reading, the students revisit the guide with their findings and write in the evidence from the text.The teacher and students discuss their choices.
The Benefits of Anticipatory Reading Guides
- An anticipatory guide helps the student to start thinking about a topic and so activates their background knowledge.
- Prediction engages the reader with the text.
- Checking the accuracy of predictions after reading and having to supply evidence from the text helps with deep processing.
Before Reading
Think about the title and sub-title of the article and look at visuals (if available). Read the following statements and decide whether you agree with them or not/or whether you think the writer will agree with them. Tick 'agree' or 'disagree' in the opinion columns. Share your opinions with a partner and give reasons for your choices.
After Reading
Decide whether the text supports your opinions. Tick 'agree or 'disagree' in the finding columns. Provide evidence from the text but put it in your own words.
