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Objective
I can develop and follow a personalized reading plan to improve comprehension.
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Warm-up video
English with Emma · engVid · 11:54
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The KWL method is a reading strategy that involves a warm-up, reading, and cool-down period, similar to exercise.
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In the KWL chart, 'K' stands for what you know, 'W' stands for what you want to know, and 'L' stands for what you learned.
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Before reading, the 'Know' and 'Want to know' sections of the KWL chart help you warm up by activating prior knowledge and formulating questions, while the 'Learned' section serves as a cool-down to improve memory.
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Practice
7 questions
What does the 'K' in the KWL reading method stand for, and what is its purpose?
Explain how using the KWL method can save time when studying.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe the three steps of the KWL reading method and how you would use it to better understand a difficult text.”
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