[MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading

[Deirdre Dacus]

I Googled House +Tovani and I came across this link: http://www.suu.edu/faculty/angell/Comprehension/house.htm

It looks like it is the story everyone is asking about.  I just thought I would save some of you the trouble of searching.

Deirdre


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From: David Hoh <davehoh at comcast.net>
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You can find this text on line. Google House and Tovani and hunt around a 
bit.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chawkins" <chawkins at hiwaay.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:42 PM
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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