Template for Self Monitoring Activities
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Title of Text:
 

Burning Question:
 

Before your read:
 

What do you know about                                           ?
 

 

 What would you like to know about                               ?
 

 

While you read:

    Use a pencil or pen to make the following marks on the text:

?  = I have questions about this word, or  section. Draw a line under prefixes, roots and suffixes  of words you don't know.
Box in important words and details - especially names and dates that relate to the burning question.
Write a one sentence summary at the end of the text that addresses the burning question.
 

(Insert  Text Here)
Add any questions you might have about the text.

After you read:
 

What did you learn about                                  ? Follow up activities
More reading

 

 Research possibilities