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3.3: Assignment - Active Reading in Action

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    For this activity, you will demonstrate how to apply active reading strategies to texts.

    Directions

    1. Review the grading rubric as listed on this page.
    2. Review the strategies listed on the Active Reading page.
    3. Choose two texts from other classes to apply the active reading strategies.
    4. Apply the Annotate a Text strategy from Active Reading to one of the texts.
    5. Apply the Reading Journal strategy from Active Reading to the other text.
    6. Create a digital file (take a picture or scan) and upload the image(s) to your computer
    7. Submit the image to your instructor.

    Grading

    Points: 40

    Submitting: a file upload

    Active Reading in Action KEEP
    Criteria Ratings Points
    Annotate a Text Strategy Excellent Application of Strategy
    20 pts
    Developing Application of Strategy
    15 pts
    No annotated text
    0 pts
    20 pts
    Reading Journal Strategy Excellent Application of Strategy
    20 pts
    Developing Application of Strategy
    15 pts
    No reading journal
    0 pts
    20 pts
    Apply effective reading strategies used by proficient readers before, during, and after reading text. Exceeds expectations
    0 pts
    Meets expectations
    0 pts
    Does not meet expectations
    0 pts
    0 pts
    TOTAL POINTS 40 pts

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