Use a variety of pre-reading strategies (e.g., set a purpose for reading, {to understand, to enjoy, to solve problems, to locate specific information/facts}, utilize reference sources to build background for reading, preview text features). 0501.6.1

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1. American Rhetoric - Database of and index to 5000+ full text, audio and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates, interviews, other recorded media events
2. Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research? [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources
4. Electronic Resources - [designed for grade 4] on-line activity
5. Electronic Text - [designed for grade 4] on-line activity
6. Evaluation of information sources - This page contains pointers to criteria for evaluating information resources, particularly those on the Internet. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
7. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources
8. Evaluation of information sources from the web - critically evaluate a Web page for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias, and usability [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Evaluating Internet Research Sources - scroll near the bottom of the page to find a Checklist for Research Source Evaluation
10. Evaluating Web Pages - Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
11. Fifth Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
12. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
13. Historical Fiction: Using Literature to Learn About the Civil War - teach the characteristics of historical fiction, inferencing, visualization, and Civil War history using an American Girls Collection book.
14. How to Read and Enjoy a Play (Drama) - several suggestions for getting the most our of reading a play
15. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
16. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
17. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
18. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing
19. Reading for a Purpose - Nine activities to check understanding about the purposes of different sorts of texts
20. Reading for a Purpose - brief site addressing the purposes for reading. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
21. Reading for Meaning - template to use as guide for reading; the question on the left-hand side will help you describe and analyze the text; the question on the right hand side will help focus your response
22. Reading the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
23. Scaffolding Students' Interaction with Texts - Click on any of the reading strategies below to access ideas and resources for using this strategy in your classroom
24. Teaching Zack to Think (from Alan November) - it is essential that students learn how to validate information.
25. Textbook analysis - Textbook analysis involves a variety of reading skills as described on this page. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
26. Using Reference Sources - five types of reference sources students could use

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