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Reading comprehension strategies.
Annotate a passage with questions and answers!
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Reading comprehension strategies.
Collaborative processing of text requires students to articulate understanding verbally — a higher cognitive demand than silent reading. The social accountability of the circle means students prepare their understanding more carefully, and hearing peer interpretations reveals gaps in their own comprehension.
1. Read passage. 2. Underline main idea. 3. Circle new words. 4. Box details.