1. Pick a science word and write the definition.
Bell work
Pick a science word and write the definition.

2. Informational text Article: Volcano Hot Spots
Reading!
Informational text
Article: Volcano Hot Spots

3. DURING Reading - Strategies
1. Consciously think about what might be important.
2. Use the pictures.
3. Look at charts, maps, and illustrations.
When you find challenging words, use what you know about reading:
1. Use the pictures.
2. Think about what makes sense.
3. Make connections.
4. Use context clues.
5. When you don't understand, stop and reread.

4. 1st time: Read just to get the gist of the article
1st time: Read just to get the gist of the article. (No underlining, highlighting, etc.)
2nd time: Re-read the article and highlight any important information. Make marginal notes!
When finished, put your highlighter or pencil in the middle of your article.

5. On a separate piece of paper…
On a separate piece of paper….. Answer these questions in complete sentences. 1. Why is magma more likely to break through the crust of the ocean rather than under the continents? 2. Describe a hot spot in your own words. 3. Using context clues, what does the word seep mean? 4. What are the 2 theories for the creation of hot spots? Which one do you think is more believable? Why? 5. Mars has a volcano. What other landform was found on Mars? 6. What does the word ceased mean? 7. What makes a volcano extinct? 8. Do you think an extinct volcano can erupt? Why or why not?