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Notice and Note
When we read a longer story or novel, it is important that we be active readers. We need to slow down, ask questions, and make a point of thinking about what we have read.
One strategy that is helpful when reading longer selections is called "Notice and Note." This strategy looks at six ways that authors provide clues to what is happening in the story by carefully examining the words the author chooses. If we pay enough attention tot he words an author chooses, we can have a much better understanding of the selection. We will be using the Notice and Note strategy to read this story.
The six strategies are called Signposts, and they are:
One strategy that is helpful when reading longer selections is called "Notice and Note." This strategy looks at six ways that authors provide clues to what is happening in the story by carefully examining the words the author chooses. If we pay enough attention tot he words an author chooses, we can have a much better understanding of the selection. We will be using the Notice and Note strategy to read this story.
The six strategies are called Signposts, and they are:
- AHA Moment - when a character realizes, understands or finally figures out something.
- Memory Moment - when the author interrupts the action to tell you about a memory.
- Tough Questions - when a character asks him/herself a very difficult question.
- Again and Again - when you notice a word, phrase object or situation mentioned repeatedly.
- Contrasts and Contradictions - when a character does something that is different from what you would expect, or contradicts his/her earlier statements.
- Words of the Wiser - when a character (probably older and wiser) takes the protagonist aside and offers serious advice.
If you are not familiar with this strategy, or need a refresher, read the Notice and Note Signposts chart and keep it handy.
You can watch this short video explanation of each signpost: Notice and Note
As you read Leiningen Versus the Ants, when you notice one of the strategies, add it to the Signposts graphic organizer, to help you identify key words in the story.