[MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading

[Gayle Greenwald]

Yes, I would also like a copy.  Thank you. Gayle
On Oct 17, 2006, at 10:42 PM, chawkins wrote:

> 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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