UNRAAVEL for Reading Comprehension

A reading technique to

make you more aware of the

text you are reading.

 By Larry Bell

The steps of UNRAAVEL

U nderline the title.

N ow predict the passage.

R un through & number the paragraphs.

A re you reading the questions?

A re the important words circled?

V enture through the passage.

E liminate incorrect answers.

L et the questions be answered.

Math UNRAAVEL

U nderline the question

N ow predict what you think you need to do to solve the problem

R ead the word problem

A re the important words circled?  (especially clue words)

A pply the step(s) you chose to solve the problem

V erify your answer (is it reasonable; does it make sense?)

E liminate wrong answers

L et the answer stay or rework the problem

     Double check your work!