RAH Thinking Expectations

RAH Thinking

Expectations

Each week for RAH, it is expected that fourth graders write down their thinking for at least ONE night of reading.  The thinking can be done within the 20 minutes of reading.

 You need to:

      Use a reading strategy that helped you to understand the story while you were reading.  For example,  you could use inferring, visualizing, predicting, questioning, or determining the meaning of a word.

      Give 2 pieces of evidence with explanations of how you used that strategy/strategies.

For example:

I tried to determine the meaning of a new word, strenuous.  In the text, it says “many people have questioned whether or not these strenuous events are safe for young runners.”  I used context clues to figure out the meaning of strenuous.  I think the word strenuous means something that takes a lot of energy.

I also had a question while I was reading based on one of the headings in the article.  In the article it says “Safety Concerns.”  I wondered what makes running unsafe for kids.

 After writing down your thinking, use the checklist below to circle the strategy that you used to show your thinking.  Then, check off if you have 2 pieces of evidence and 2 explanations.

When thinking I… inferred, visualized, predicted, asked questions, determined the meaning of a word.  (circle one or more)

Evidence #1:  ___

Explanation #1:  ___

Evidence #2:  ___

Explanation #2:  ___