Process for Attacking Tier 3 Questions (Inferring from a Primary Source Document)

Step 1: Before reading the question or primary document, ask yourself the following questions by skimming/previewing text. Pay close attention to the bottom of the text where it is often signed/dated: ho hat hen here

!ot down answers to the " #s and add background knowledge. $dd more detail/information as you closely ready the passage. %ou might not find all four in every passage. Step 2: &ead passage slowly and look for the ' hy(. )nderline or circle important/recurring ideas or words. *ook for words that reveal tone/purpose. $dd to " #s list. rite inferences and questions in the margins of the passage. Whatever strategies you use for close reading in class, encourage kids to use that process here.

Step 3: &ead question and eliminate false answers. &efer back to notes/chart to help select best answer.

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