* * BELL RINGER: To the best of your ability, read the text below. You will participate in a Think-Pair-Share in just a moment! THINK about it and write down your responses- *What was your initial reaction? Were you confused, amazed, or…? *Was there a moment you realized it was or was not as difficult as you thought? *Did you use any strategies in order to comprehend the text better? * SHARE *Be introduced to P-D-R-S-S, strategies for success to increase reading comprehension for various texts and genres, as well as assist you during your tests. * A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a major goal or an overall aim (target). * *Strategies help to decrease stress, fear, and confusion. With strategies, we understand things better and are more confident with our decision-making. * Just as every soldier has an operational plan, every sports player has a game plan, and all CAVs are IB learners, our ELA Students need a strategy to destroy our STAAR opponent… P-D-R-S-S Our strategies to success! * * In reality, strategies are like procedures. They help us to comprehend better and provide guidance in helping us to accomplish different tasks with order. Strategies may help us to: *Prepare for a test *Establish goals for after graduation *Perform better on a job interview *Develop solutions to problems we may face * * Clear your desk of all distractions * You will need a pencil, highlighter, and your composition notebook * Turn to the “NOTES” Section *Let’s get started! *Now, that we know what a strategy is, what is reading comprehension? * reading comprehension The word comprehension means to understand. Reading + Comprehension = Simply means understanding the text that you read! * P stands for PREVIEW or Popcorn! Preview the title of your story Preview any pictures and captions beneath the pictures *P D stands for Double Read or Dum-Dums! Read your story twice “Be a Sponge” the first time you read soaking up as much information as possible “Talk to your Text” the second time you read by taking notes in the margin and writing at least one sentence per paragraph *D R stands for Read and Understand or Rainbow! Read your question only Understand what the question is asking you before you answer Examine them for clues (simplify any unclear questions) By understanding your question, you are less likely to be confused, make assumptions, or second-guess your answer choice *R S stands for Search to Prove or Skittles! Search your text to prove your answer choice is correct “Be a Detective” and search for clues throughout your story for the answer Remember, the answer may not be direct so you will need to Infer, or make an inference *S S stands for Select your answer or Slushies! Select the BEST answer choice Be aware that there will be at least 1-2 distractors, but choose the BEST answer! *S •Preview or Popcorn •Double Read or Dum-Dums •Read and Understand or Rainbow •Search to Prove or Skittles •Select your Answer or Slushies * All active readers seek ways on how to better comprehend, understand their text. PDRSS, proven strategies for STAAR success! So, are YOU ready to strategize? * You will brainstorm ideas for your personal mnemonic device. This mnemonic device will help you remember the sequence and retain the information for PDRSS. * You will arrange the letters, P-D-R-S-S vertically on the paper provided to you * You will add captions and graphics/pictures to represent each word in your mnemonic device. * Popcorn = Preview Dum-Dums = Double Read Rainbow = Read and Understand Skittles = Search to Prove Slushies = Select the Best Answer