1. DO NOW: Write a summary of only “The Anglo-Saxon Period” (not the Medieval). You may use your notes. You have 10 minutes.

2. Establishing a Purpose for Reading:  Preview the piece and establish your purpose for reading

3. Analyzing Text Structure:  Scan the piece and observe how it is organized Are there headings? Are there subsections? Is there an order?

4. 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?

5. Notetaking:  Take notes while you read Jot down:  important concepts  vocabulary  terms  Create graphic organizers to create visual connections  Outline if necessary