WH AP: Three Step Reading Worksheet
OER PROJECT: WH APTHREE-STEP READING WORKSHEET1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Three-Step Reading Worksheet”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/Directions: Make sure you have the article you’re reading open or printed and then complete the worksheet.Article Title:Unit #:Article Author:Lesson #:Reading 1—Skim: This will be your quickest read. It should help you get the general idea of what the article will be about.Look for...QuestionsYour responseTitles and headings What is this article going to be about?Images, image captions, graphs, tablesHow do these add to your idea of what the article is going to be about?
OER PROJECT: WH APTHREE-STEP READING WORKSHEET2Reading 2—Key Ideas: In this read, pay attention to the key information that helps you understand the article. Preview the table on the next page before you begin reading. Look for...QuestionsYour responseMain ideaMajor claim Thesis statementWhat is the main idea of this article? Important details What are important details from the article? (Events, names, dates, places, concepts, for example.)Analysis and evidenceWhat evidence does the author use to support and extend the main idea or major claim?Provide two to three examples. Vocab Are there words you don’t understand or recognize?
OER PROJECT: WH APTHREE-STEP READING WORKSHEET3Reading 3—Evaluate: This final read is about understanding how the article relates to what you’ve learned, as well as connecting the content to the AP themes. Look for...QuestionsYour responseLogic and credibilityIn what ways are the arguments or explanations reliable and effective?AP ThemesWhich of the AP themes are included in the article and how? Provide an explanation of how the theme is being addressed. Cite specific evidence in your response. PIECES is a helpful reminder for the AP themes.