Anticipation+Guide

= Anticipation Guide = = =

**Rationale** My hope with this strategy is to get my students background knowledge moving before we start reading a book. I hope that it will be a motivational tool in getting them started and into the book. This strategy can be adapted to use at all levels. The termonology used and the kinds of statements made from the test need to be made to fit with the level that you are working with. Since I work with young childn I would have to chose statements that are easy and specific. Instead of using words like true or false, I work change it to agree or disagree or does the statement make you happy or sad. It would just depend on the group and the text beinging used. Diverse Learners ** The Anticipation Guide works for a variety of leaners because it is based on what they know and tries to get them motivated or warmed up for the reading. It is probably works more specifically for auditory and visual learners.
 * Implementation Suggestions**


 * Procedure **

1. Start by choosing a book with a topic and level that is appropriate to your students. 2. Identify key concepts or components of the story your want them learn. 3. Create 4-6 statements that relate to the concepts from the text. 4. Remember when creating the statement think about what your students' already know about the subject and what you want them to learn from the reading. 5. These statement can be written up on the board or overhead to go over with the student first. 6. Then give each student there own copy of the guide, set up something like this:


 * Agree || The Cinderella Story ||
 * || 1. You can fall in love after one meeting. ||
 * || 2. Those who suffer will triumph in the end. ||
 * || 3. It's sometimes okay to disobey your parents, if they are a step parent. ||


 * Agree || Dinosaurs ||
 * || 1. Dinosaurs are the most successful group of land animals ever to roan the Earth. ||
 * || 2. Paleontology is the study of fossils. ||
 * || 3. Some dinosaurs are named for places in which their fossilized remains were found. ||
 * || 4. Dinosaurs ruled our planet for over 150 million years. ||
 * || 5. Dinosaurs had small brains. ||

7. Go through the questions and let the students put a checkmark by those they agree with. 8. Have a group discussion and let students share their reponses. 9. Read the text.

Teachers need to make sure they acurately guage what kind of previous knowledge the students actually have and carefully choose statements that are appropriate and serve your purpose well.
 * Potential Issues **

**References** Lenski, S. D., Wham, M. A., Johns, J. L. (2003). Reading and Learning Strategies: Middle Grades through High School. Dubuque, IA:Kendall/Hunt.

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