After some reflection, the author found that by giving her students a purpose to read has led to a deeper understanding of the text. In this article, she outlines the questions teachers should ask themselves prior to assigning a reading to ensure its purposefulness. By engaging in this process, teachers will be better able to identify a purpose for student reading, thus raising comprehension. In addition, the actions students do before, during, and after reading within a science lesson cycle structure are illustrated. The strategy is inquiry-based and incorporates the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) learning cycle approach in order to engage students in the learning experience.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2007Stock # ss07_031_01_59Volume 031Issue 01