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What is a paired passage?
Paired passages are two short passages (40-50 lines each) that are related in some way (usually by topic). There is only one set of paired passages per ACT. I’ve only seen them in literary narrative or humanities sections, but that doesn’t mean they can’t pop up elsewhere.
How do you deal with paired passages?
Best Strategies for Paired Passages
- Annotate each paragraph. Even with the time crunch, students should try to take notes on each paragraph.
- Make predictions. Making and noting clear-cut theories will help students when it comes time to answer the questions that follow.
- Answer questions in sequence.
Does pairing texts support literacy development?
Some teachers worry that more students will be turned off to reading by this change, but more and more teachers are discovering that when fiction and nonfiction are paired, they can significantly improve literacy development.
What is a good strategy that you can use for paired passages?
Successful Strategies for Paired Passages
- Choose Relevant Topics, Themes, and Texts. Take the time to look for topics/themes that will interest your students.
- Activate Prior Knowledge. Was this not the absolute best answer for every question in college?
- Equip Them.
- Help them compare/contrast.
- Let Them Argue.
What paired reading?
Paired reading is a research-based fluency strategy used with readers who lack fluency. In this strategy, students read aloud to each other. When using partners, more fluent readers can be paired with less fluent readers, or children who read at the same level can be paired to reread a story they have already read.
What are the benefits of paired reading?
Paired reading helps students work together, encourages cooperation and supports peer-assisted learning. It allows students to take turns reading and provide each other with feedback as a way to monitor comprehension.
How does paired reading improve fluency?
How do you do a paired reading?
The reader from the first list should read first while the reader from the second list listens and follows along. The second reader should pick up where the first reader stops. If additional practice is needed, the second reader can reread what the first reader read. Encourage pairs to ask each other about what was …
Why paired reading is important?
How do I introduce paired texts to students?
By far, the best way to introduce and get your students comfortable and familiar with paired texts is through read alouds. To see an example paired read aloud lesson, click here. Here are some ideas for read alouds that pair well together (and in the sequence I prefer to use):
When should students see paired readings and paired texts?
In my opinion, it is really important that your students see paired readings and paired texts throughout the entire year, and not just a few months before the state assessment. I am definitely speaking from experience because this happened to me the first year we went to paired passages on our state assessment.
How do I use mentor texts to teach paired texts?
1. Use mentor texts to make it “authentic.” When I first introduce the concept of paired texts, I do not use passages. Instead, I prefer to use authentic mentor texts/read alouds. I follow this sequence: Read one text and discuss. Depending on the length of the text, this make take 1 or 2 days. Read the second text and discuss.
How to use paired texts in science and social studies?
Using paired texts in science and social studies helps students in two ways: It helps make the science and social studies topics comprehensible and relatable. It exposes students to a variety of paired texts which will build their confidence and skills when analyzing paired texts. 3. Use high-interest topics that will engage your students.