Before, During, After: Process and Reconstruct
Process the text through meaningful pauses, then reconstruct how its parts contribute to the whole.
Worked model: Before, During, After: Process and Reconstruct
- 1Process the text through meaningful pauses, then reconstruct how its parts contribute to the whole
- 2Read one section with one focused question
- 3Pause to record its meaning in a phrase or sketch
- 4Join the section notes to reconstruct the whole explanation
Pause after each meaningful section of a process text. Learners capture the idea, then join the notes to reconstruct the complete process. Unlike the reading-route page, this routine focuses on processing and rebuilding meaning.
Teach the move
Prepare · 5 minutes
Divide a text at meaningful idea boundaries and preserve the complete source.
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Process the text through meaningful pauses, then reconstruct how its parts contribute to the whole.
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Read one section with one focused question.
- 3
Pause to record its meaning in a phrase or sketch.
- 4
Join the section notes to reconstruct the whole explanation.
EAL upgrade
Increase chunk length when learners can connect meanings independently.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Divide a text at meaningful idea boundaries and preserve the complete source.
Process the text through meaningful pauses, then reconstruct how its parts contribute to the whole. Read one section with one focused question.
Ask how one section contributes to the whole and what would be lost if it were omitted.
Increase chunk length when learners can connect meanings independently.
What to look for
Ask how one section contributes to the whole and what would be lost if it were omitted.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Process the text through meaningful pauses, then reconstruct how its parts contribute to the whole.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Science: process stages. Humanities: successive claims and evidence. Maths: meaningful stages of a word problem.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.