QAR
What is QAR? Question and Answer Relationship. QAR is a strategy that helps students understand different kinds of questions. Students learn about questions that have one of four types of answers:
1. "Right There"- the answers are right there in the text
2. "Think and Search"- the student must think about the question and dig deep into the text to ding the answer
3. "Author and You"- the student is required to relate it to their own experience. Although the answer does not lie directly in the text, the student must have read the text in order to know the answer.
3. "On My Own"- the students must gather the information they read about and answer the questions using what they know
1. "Right There"- the answers are right there in the text
2. "Think and Search"- the student must think about the question and dig deep into the text to ding the answer
3. "Author and You"- the student is required to relate it to their own experience. Although the answer does not lie directly in the text, the student must have read the text in order to know the answer.
3. "On My Own"- the students must gather the information they read about and answer the questions using what they know
Purpose:
Variations:
How to integrate this strategy in your instruction:
How writing ties into this strategy: Students are required to write answers to questions on the given sheet. As the students are writing they are thinking critically about they type of question being asked and how they are answering it. Standard: W.7.1.b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. |
Procedure:
1. Explain to students there are four types of questions (describe each and use examples). 2. Read a short passage aloud. 3. Have questions made that you will ask your students once you finish reading. Model how to decide which type of question it is. 4. Show students how to find information in the text/passage. 5. Let students try on their own! |
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Summary of the video above: In this video the teacher introduces the QAR strategy and explains each type of question using explicit examples.
Instruction: This video would be beneficial to show in your classroom because the teacher presents very good examples of the question types, or you could use the same/similar examples and present it to your class. Engagement: Students are engaged because they are always having to discover which type of question is being asked. It is a constant challenge allowing students to think critically. Assessment: You can do a quick formative assessment by asking students to verbalize their opinion on which types of questions are being asked. This will help you know if your students are ready to move onto independent work or if their needs to be more review. |
Summary of the video above: This video provides a detailed explanation of QAR and how a teacher could use this method. This video focuses on three types of questions; in the text, in your head and in another source.
Instruction: This video provides a clear model for teachers who are new to teaching this strategy. Engagement: Students would be engaged with the post-it notes because each student is able to ask a question and place their question in an appropriate column. Assessment: The teacher can view where students place their post-its to assess the comprehension level of the strategy. |
SQ3R
How writing ties into this strategy: Writing can be tied into this strategy by having the students recite their knowledge in written form or through the use of graphic organizers.
Standard
W.7.2.f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Standard
W.7.2.f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
Summary of the video above: This video walks us through a step-by-step method using the five steps in the SQ3R strategy.
Instruction: You can use this method for any research based projects or text readings. Engagement: Students are engaged during this method because they have a specific step to follow throughout their reading process. Assessment: You can assess students during their process by asking them about the questions they are asking themselves, how they are finding them and how they will remember the information. |
Summary of the video above: In this video, a teacher who has used this method often describes the history of SQ3R and describes each of the five steps in the strategy.
Instruction: This video could be played n a classroom because it gives a detailed explanation of each five steps, examples and the importance of each. Engagement: You could engage students by stopping during the video and having students repeat what each of the five steps mean. Assessment: You could assess students by asking them to recall the five steps and the importance of each. |