6-12 Inquiry-based Reading Process

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Take an Inquiry Read for Read for Main Read for a Engage in a
Stance & Questions and Idea and Key Content- Shared
Read for Word Solving Details Specific Focus Inquiry
Understanding Discussion
and/or an
Extended
Write
Learning Targets for Step One
I can ask questions of the text as I
read, so that I can build my
understanding of what the text says
explicitly. (RL.6-8.1)

I can pose and respond to questions

about the text, so that my
partner/group can build our
Step 1: Take an Inquiry Stance & Read
for Understanding
1. Number the paragraphs
2. Read the text with a purpose/question:
(add question here)
3. Write your questions, noticings in the
margins.
4. Discuss your questions with a
partner/trio.
 Learning Targets - Step Two
I can reread the text with my questions, so that
I can build my understanding of what the text
says explicitly. (RL.6-8.1)

I can apply inside/outside/outside to

determine the meaning of unknown words, so
that I can build my understanding of what the
text says explicitly. (RL.6-8.1)(L.6-8.4)
 Step 2: Read for Questions and Word
Solving
1. Reread the text with your partner/trio to
answer your questions and highlight
unknown words.
2. Solve the words using
INSIDE/OUTSIDE/OUTSIDE making notes in
the margins.

3. Write a quick gist of the reading (where,

 Learning Targets - Step 3
I can identify setting, characters, conflict, and events so
that I can write an objective summary of the story. (RL.6-
8.2)

I can pose and respond to questions about the text, so

that my partner/group can build our understanding of
what the text says explicitly. (SL.6-8.1)

I can write an objective summary of the text, so that I

am ready to move onto the work of analysis. (W.6-8.2)
Step 3: Read for Main Idea and Key
Details
1. Reread the text with the purpose of
summary.

2. Discuss key points of understandings

with partner/trio.

3. Write a summary of the text (one

paragraph) on your own.
Learning Targets - Step 4
I can analyze the text for *___(grade specific
content), so that I can prepare for
discussion/writing. (R.6-8.__)

I can document my evidence by taking notes,

so that I am prepared for discussion/writing.
W.6-8.9, W.6-8.10)

I can pose and respond to questions about

the text with my partner/group to deepen my
Step 4: Read for a Content Specific
Focus & prepare for discussion.
1. Read for a content specific
standard.
2. Discuss thinking with partner/trio.
3. Write your evidence for your
thinking to prepare for discussion.
 Learning Targets - Step Five
I can present a claim, sequencing my ideas
logically with pertinent facts and details, so
that I can communicate my ideas clearly and
contribute to a scholarly discussion. (SL.6.4)*

I can use academic vocabulary, so that I can

convey my ideas precisely during discussion
and in writing. (SL.6-8.1, L.6-8.6)
Step 5: Shared Inquiry Discussion
1. Participate in discussion - paying attention
to equity of voice.
2. Use my notes - making evidence-based
contributions.
3. Listen to others - building off their thinking.
4. Speak like a scholar - using the word bank
and Accountable Talk stems.
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