Class opening 

For ideas and tips on beginning a class , see “Teaching Techniques’’ at the back of this teacher’s guide .

Step 1: Come to “think about it”.

Step 2: Check to see if the students have previewed the reading as required . Ask if they have any questions concerning the text . Encourage other students to try to answer the questions . Select one or two words from the vocabulary list and ask if anyone has figured out the meaning . If a student replies correctly , ask him or her to share the strategies used to puzzle out the meanings . Remember to give lots of praise for a good try , even if it’s wrong.