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Reading strategy created by Larry Bell

What is UNRAAVEL and why is it effective?

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 Created by Larry Bell  outlines an effective reading comprehension strategy to help low-achieving students maximize their reading potential. It is a systematic method all students can follow. Teachers should allow students practice reading a passage and systematically selecting the correct answer.  UNRAAVEL  is an pneumonic device that is designed to help you remember the steps to take when either reading a passage or working a word problem. It is spelled wrong on purpose so don't freak out there.Good readers interact with a text as they read.  This means that they pause to think about the significance of the text features, unfamiliar words, key conflicts, matter-of-fact statements, definitions, etc.  Good readers also stay constantly inquisitive, meaning that they question the circumstances, make predictions, and draw conclusions based off of evidence (otherwise known as making inferences).  In short, good readers realize that the info...
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Reading Assessments Videos

  https://youtu.be/wIq3ShnEwAk Reading A-Z: Benchmark Assessment Reading Passage RAZ KIds- Benchmark Passages
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Differentiated Reading Passages

Action Scholastic- Differentiated Articles  Reading Works- Leveled Books and Passages K12 Reading Comprehension Passages Passage Resources for Idaho Teachers
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Online Reading Strategies that are FREE !

 Includes lesson plans, worksheet, projects, and class engagement activities. Many of the resources can be found online for FREE. ​ ​ https://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-plans?msclkid=74bbbcf71e311cbbe94ae36b34a84a11&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Education%20(Search)&utm_term=lesson%20plans%20for%20teaching&utm_content=Teaching%20LP%20(Test%201) https://www.rethinkela.com/2014/12/using-the-unravel-informational-text-reading-strategy/ ​ https://tg074.k12.sd.us/Reading%20lesson%20plans%202013-14/Oct.21-25.htm ​ https://teacherworksheets.co.uk/sheets/reading-passage-with-questions-and-answers
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Reading Workshops

Reading workshops are a way of differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students through self-selected texts and books on their ability level. To complete a reading workshop, teachers must do the following: 1. Teach a mini-lesson on a skill and model the skill for students. 2. Have students use the skill with their self-selected book to show mastery of the skill. 3. Allow students time to read and work independently. 4. Review the mini-lesson and skill and build upon it in future lessons.
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UNRAAVEL Video

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UNRAAVEL Reading Strategy

UNRAAVEL (Reading) U – Underline the Title • Read the title as you underline it. • It will help you know what the selection is about N – Now Predict the Passage • Use prior knowledge from similar passages • Use the pictures, graphs, etc. R – Run Through and Number the Paragraphs • This will help you locate the answers later. • It makes it easier to organize your thoughts. A – Are You Reading the Questions? • So you know what to look for • The questions usually explain the whole passage. • Do NOT answer anything yet. A – Are the Important Words Circles • These are usually the answers • Write one or two words that tell what they mean V – Venture (read) Through the Passage • Read carefully through the passage. • If you don’t understand something, reread it. E – Eliminate any Obviously Wrong Answers • Cross out any silly answers • Do not try to find the exact answer yet. L – Let the Questions Be Answered • Write the paragraph and line number where you found the answer (or inferred answer)...
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