Word Wizard
Your job is to make sure the group understands the vocabulary in the text. 
While Reading:
•  Locate all new/challenging vocabulary words and any key words
•  Share definitions for the new words

Questioner
Your job is to brainstorm questions that the group will discuss. 
While reading:
•Ask clarifying questions 
•Ask questions for discussion

Quote Master
Your job is to make sure the group cites accurate evidence from the text. 
While reading:
•  Find important quotes or evidence in the text
•  During discussion, make sure your team cites evidence from the text

Key Point Finder
Your job is to make sure the team has identified all the key points of the text. 
While reading:
•  Make a list of the most important facts/details from the passage
 
Summarizer
Your job is to make sure the group holds an understanding of a summary of the text. 
While reading:
•  Write a short summary of the text that includes the key vocabulary and author’s main points

Text Structure Analyzer
Your job is to identify how the author organizes the information in the text. 
While reading:
•  Identify the text structure
•  Complete the graphic organizer to share with the group

Connector
Your job is to make connections between other texts, videos, current events and any other activities on the same topic. 
While reading:
•  Compare and contrast this text with other sources of information (i.e., videos, texts, speeches) on the same topic

Moderator
Your job is to moderate the discussion and activity. 
You will:
•  Read and explain the directions
•  Begin and close out the activity with the group
•  Be sure the group stays on task.

Author’s Assistant
Your job is to think about the author’s perspective or get in the mind of the author. 
While reading the text:
•  Make a list of opinions the author might have about the topic.
•  Make a list of statements the author makes about the topic.

Text Feature Collector
Your job is to explain to the group the information given using captions, photographs, tables, and graphs
•  Look at all the graphics in the text
•  Read each caption
•  Explain what information the graphics give about the topic

Homework Offered
Students will read approximately 30 pages per week and prepare their assignment outside of class.  
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment available upon request.  
Grades Offered