Track One Idea Through a Text

Worked model: Track One Idea Through a Text

1. 1Follow one concept across a short passage and mark each sentence that adds to it
2. 2Read the labels: connect each label to a part, arrow or process
3. 3Use the diagram: explain what it shows using the labels and the text
4. 4Check the meaning: use a new diagram to explain the same idea independently

Worked classroom example

Point to the root, stem and leaf. Explain how water travels from the roots through the stem to the leaves, using the diagram and its labels.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Follow one concept across a short passage and mark each sentence that adds to it.

2. 2

   Read the labels: connect each label to a part, arrow or process.

3. 3

   Use the diagram: explain what it shows using the labels and the text.

4. 4

   Check the meaning: use a new diagram to explain the same idea independently.

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Teacher language

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