SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) is an effective reading comprehension strategy that helps students actively engage with the text, enhancing their understanding and retention of information. This versatile strategy can be applied to a wide range of non-fiction texts, from textbooks and articles to research papers and manuals.

Materials:

• Reading materials (textbooks, articles, research papers, etc.)
• Note-taking materials (paper, pen, pencil)
• Timer (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preparation (10 minutes):
   • Select a Text: Choose a text that is relevant to your curriculum and appropriate for student reading levels.
   • Prepare the Worksheet: Decide if you need different worksheets for diverse learners (e.g., simplified prompts for struggling readers).
   • Set the Stage: Briefly introduce SQ3R, emphasizing its purpose and benefits for learning.
2. Activity (45-60 minutes):
   • Survey (5 minutes): Brainstorm what students already know about the topic. Encourage questions and predictions about the text.
   • Question (10 minutes): Guide students to formulate specific questions they want answered while reading. These can be factual, inferential, or evaluative.
   • Read (20-30 minutes): Students read the text actively, seeking answers to their questions and highlighting key points. Encourage annotations and note-taking.
   • Recite (10-15 minutes): Individually or in pairs, students summarize and paraphrase key ideas from the text, either verbally or in writing on their worksheets.
   • Review (5-10 minutes): Debrief as a class, revisiting initial predictions and questions. Discuss major takeaways, connections to prior knowledge, and remaining unanswered questions.

Differentiation:

• Multiple Text Types: Provide different text formats like infographics, poems, news articles, and timelines to cater to diverse learning preferences.
• Group Roles: Assign roles within reading groups (e.g., surveyor, questioner, summarizer) to distribute responsibility and build diverse skill sets.
• Vocabulary Scaffolding: Offer glossaries, context clues, and graphic organizers to support vocabulary acquisition for struggling readers.
• Creative Retelling: Encourage students to retell information through drawings, diagrams, role-playing, or song creation to enhance understanding and retention.

Technology Integration: 

• Interactive Websites and Games: Utilize educational websites and games that present information in an engaging and interactive manner, catering to kinesthetic and visual learners.
• Online Audiobooks: Provide audiobooks to supplement reading, especially for auditory learners or students who struggle with decoding.
• Podcasting and Audio Recording: Allow students to record their summaries, questions, or retellings for self-reflection and peer feedback.