Question

The class is working on learning how to summarize. Before asking students to complete a summary about a short story they will read on their own, what should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

Model, using the think-aloud strategy, how she approaches a text when summarizing.

Answer

Explain some of the more difficult vocabulary students are likely to encounter in the reading.

Answer

Have students write a prediction about what the story might be about.

Answer

Read a similar story to give students more background knowledge or experience with the subject.

Question 4 - Test I Reading and Language Arts Practice Test for the GACE