Structured previewing of text allows students to generate interest and questions about the text, to stimulate their background knowledge and associations with the text, and to facilitate their ability to make predictions about what they will learn.

1. Text Survey BEFORE READING: What do you expect to be reading about? What are the BIG IDEAS? What words/vocabulary do you anticipate to read about? AFTER READING: What was important to know and remember? © Maiers, 2007 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Questions/Connections Text Support Visuals Heading/Subheading