Read Write Talk--Waterloo Text

A Waterloo Text-- is a text that is really difficult and don't what to do with it. (ie--"Cardcaptor Sakura")

Applying background knowledge, could tell it was the back of the book by the barcode on the back. What does a cover look like?
How can I help students use what they know to make sense of a Waterloo Text using what they know?

Sharing
Once kids read, write, and talk they share with each other in a circle.

• First they share what they read.
• Next they share what they think.

Teacher asks them what strategies they used to comprehend. Reinforcing and encouraging them to monitor their own comprehension.

Engaging Students in Strategy Instruction
When you work with students on strategies the best way to start is with very engaging texts. Students will then move their thinking strategies to less compelling texts as a skill.

1. Compelling Texts
2. Valuing Students Thinking

Moving from just what the teacher thinks is important, to what the students are getting out of the text.