Today, I handed out "A Field of Wheat" by Sinclair Ross. We discussed how to read actively in a test situation as well as the purpose. I then went through the steps with the class, showing each step and actively reading the paragraphs (scaffolding). We completed the first page (I have attached the exemplar below). Keep in mind that active reading in a test situation is not as labour intensive; the goal is to ensure that you comprehend in the short term. Active reading in a class is more complex (see earlier notes).
Your homework is to actively read the rest of this story. This should take, on average, 20 minutes. If it is taking more than 30, see me to discuss the best approaches for increasing your reading time.
A Field of Wheat: Exam Active Reading Exemplar: page one
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