[MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading

[Cindy]

Please email it to me.
Thank you for the cool idea.
Cindy

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This passage can also be found in Chris Tovani's book - I can't remember the
exact title, but I think it's I Read it but I Don't Get It.  It's a great
exercise, Cynthia; thanks for offering to share it.  I use it with my
college level literacy classes too.
Cindy

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Sent: Tue 10/17/2006 10:42 PM
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Subject: [MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading



Pat,
            Several years ago when I taught 6th - 8th Title I reading, I
used a short passage to illustrate the different purposes and
interpretations we have for reading.  It was a passage about two
youngsters who skip school and go to one boy's house.  It describes the
house vividly.  (It would also be good for visualization for older
grades.)
  In the first read, the student underlined what he/she thought was
important (with no prelude by the teacher).   In the second read, the
student highlighted in pink what would be important if he/she was a
burglar.  In the third read, the student highlighted in yellow what
he/she thought was important if they were a prospective home buyer.  My
students loved it because it really brought home the different
perspectives each of us brings to the table that sets our purpose for
reading. 
            If you are interested, reply and I will fax it to you or I
can e-mail it if you prefer.
Cynthia Hawkins
Holly Pond Elementary/1st
Holly Pond, Alabama
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