Tools for Determining Importance- Letra (color, cursiva, negrilla) - Gráficos (e.g. fotos, diagramas, mapas, etc.) - Leyendas y etiquetas - Definiciones y guía de pronunciación
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Tools for Determining Importance
• Scan the text, notice text features and structure
• Use background knowledge
• Make predictions
• Set a purpose for reading
• Look for a main idea statement
• Look for repeated words or phrases
• Use text features:
- Table of Contents
- Titles, headings and subheadings
- Font (colored, italics, bold)
- Graphics (e.g. photos, diagrams, maps, etc.)
- Captions and labels
- Definitions and pronunciation guide
• Chunk the text
• Use text structure
• Reread, discuss and identify main ideas
The Children’s Learning Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Frank, M. S., Jones, R., Krockover, G., Lang, M., McLeod, J. C., Valenta, C. J., Deman, B. (2000). Harcourt Science (Grade 4). San Diego, CA. Harcourt, Inc.