Protocol A structure for examining student learning in a democratic and orderly manner that allows students to their opinions, ideas, and concerns with one another, typically in pairs or small groups Questioning the Author A strategy designed to encourage students to think beyond the words on the page and to question the author’s intent for the selection and his or her success at communicating that intent Glossary for Critical Reading (continued) Reading Stamina The ability to sustain a prolonged period of independent reading Reciprocal Teaching A strategy in which students become the teacher in small-group reading and discussion sessions Rhetorical Strategy A strategy used in writing and discussions to effectively enhance the art of discourse Succinctly Precisely concise Synthesize Combining two or more components, findings from sources that are gathered, to form a new whole, a conclusion drawn from those findings Tableau A description of a scene presented on a stage by silent and motionless costumed participants Word Consciousness Knowledge and disposition necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words Contributors The following people contributed to the development of this document: Jennifer Akers - Cabot Amy Matthews - Fayetteville Alexander - Nashville Gerri McCann - Manila Rebecca Allen - Valley View Amanda McMahan - Magnolia Jane Balgavy - Jacksonville-North Pulaski Lynn Meade - University of Arkansas
Protocol A structure for examining student learning in a democratic and orderly manner that allows students to their opinions, ideas, and concerns with one another, typically in pairs or small groups Questioning the Author A strategy designed to encourage students to think beyond the words on the page and to question the author’s intent for the selection and his or her success at communicating that intent Glossary for Critical Reading (continued) Reading Stamina The ability to sustain a prolonged period of independent reading Reciprocal Teaching A strategy in which students become the teacher in small-group reading and discussion sessions Rhetorical Strategy A strategy used in writing and discussions to effectively enhance the art of discourse Succinctly Precisely concise Synthesize Combining two or more components, findings from sources that are gathered, to form a new whole, a conclusion drawn from those findings Tableau A description of a scene presented on a stage by silent and motionless costumed participants Word Consciousness Knowledge and disposition necessary for students to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words Contributors The following people contributed to the development of this document: Jennifer Akers - Cabot Amy Matthews - Fayetteville Alexander - Nashville Gerri McCann - Manila Rebecca Allen - Valley View Amanda McMahan - Magnolia Jane Balgavy - Jacksonville-North Pulaski Lynn Meade - University of Arkansas
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