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ARM Strategy

Active Reading Marks

 

This strategy can be used in a variety of ways.  While reading, use the reading marks next to the reading passage to show your understanding of the text.  If the reading is a handout you can keep, then write directly on the paper.  If the reading is a textbook or something that needs to be handed in, use sticky notes

 

P

Prediction

!

This is Important

?

I have a question….

Huh?

I don't understand / Confusing

I agree with this

I disagree or think differently…

v

vocabulary word that is needed for understanding

tt

text to text  (used when connecting the current reading with a previous reading)

ts

text to self  (used when connecting the current reading with a personal thought)

tw

text to world  (used when connecting the current reading to the world)