Anticipation Pre-Reading Strategy Guide Template printable pdf download

Anticipation Pre-Reading Strategy Guide Template

Anticipation Guide

An anticipation guide is a pre-reading strategy designed to build interest and

determine prior knowledge about new content. It can also be used to assess

learning at the end of a lesson, unit of study or after reading informational text.

Using an anticipation guide before beginning a unit or new passage of text

helps students develop an interest in the new material. It provides a basis for

class discussion that allows you to uncover various misconceptions or strongly

held beliefs.

Procedure:

1. After selecting a text or passage for students to read, analyze the text for

critical ideas, information and main issues.

2. Determine the key ideas and write several (3-8) statements that lead to

discussion around the main points. Do not make the statements solely

dependent upon the reading selection. Rather, create statements that

students can reflect upon without having read the text. The statements

should tap into prior knowledge.

3. Introduce the text and provide the following directions to the students:

• Read each of the key ideas and note whether you agree or disagree (see

example below)

• Work with a partner or small group to discuss each of the ideas

• Read the assigned text

• Revisit the statements after reading the text to see if you still agree or

disagree with the statements

4. Use the students’ responses as the foundation for whole class discussion

throughout the unit of study.

Anticipation Pre-Reading Strategy Guide Template