TEXT TAGGING

1. Select a passage for the students to read. Example: "Headaches"
2. Create questions or generalized statements about the passage. For example:

Questio– What are some ways to prevent headaches?

Generalized statemen– People who suffer from chronic headaches can engage in preventative measures.

3. Introduce the students to the passages. Preview it with them building on their prior knowledge
4. Present questions or generalized statements to the students as a handout, or on the overhead or chart paper.
5. Handout sticky notes or sticky arrows to the students and explain how to tag the text while reading. Model how to place a sticky note / arrow on information relating to the questions or generalized statements.
6. Students working alone or in pairs read the passage and tag the text (place sticky arrow.)
7. Engage in class discussion about how students tagged the text for each question or generalized statement. To enhance thinking, have the students analyze why they marked that particular part of the text. Working in small groups, have students compare their taggings and discuss their answers.
8. Process the effectiveness of the strategy with the students. "How did the Text Tagging strategy help you understand what the passage was saying." This can be completed through individual journaling with a follow up discussion.