DO NOW: Write a summary of only “The Anglo-Saxon Period” (not the Medieval). You may use your notes. You have 10 minutes.
Establishing a Purpose for Reading: Preview the piece and establish your purpose for reading
Analyzing Text Structure: Scan the piece and observe how it is organized Are there headings? Are there subsections? Is there an order?
Identifying Main Ideas: Sections become the main ideas Read one section at a time Identify main ideas Note supporting details How is the idea developed through important and less important details?
Notetaking: Take notes while you read Jot down: important concepts vocabulary terms Create graphic organizers to create visual connections Outline if necessary