1. RUN NER S http://blogs.tcpalm.com/treasure_coast_running/run.gif

2. R Read the title and scan the text. Make predictions. Re ad the title, look at pictures, scan the text. Make predictions about the genre and author’s purpose. Do the pictures look real or fake? Is there dialogue throughout the passage? Fiction or non-fiction? Be sure to read the writing that is under the title.(sometimes written in italics. Often this will give you a summary, hint at the main idea or give more information about the topic). *Remember these are only predictions, so they may not be correct, but they will get your brain warmed up and thinking.

3. U Underline / highlight key words in the questions Th is will help you set a purpose for reading. You should underline important names, dates, and parts of the question. If a word is already bold or italicized it is not necessary to underline since it is already telling you how important the word is. What is the question really asking? (author’s purpose, main idea, sequencing, etc.)

4. N Number the paragraphs / stanzas If the pass age contains a lot of dialogue, avoid numbering all of the paragraphs.

5. N Now read the passage

6. E Enclose clues to right answers Highlight information in the passage that may be answers to the questions.

7. R Reread the question and all answer choices Read the question again and focus on the words you circled / highlighted from before. Read the question again and read ALL of the answer choices A-D.

8. S Slash the trash and select the best answer Show proof from the passage of where your answer was found (justify).

9. Building a Vivarium Read the passage using the RUNNERS strategies and answer questions# 38-43. pgs. 92-95 http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/106532098/Corner_Vivarium.jpg

10. 38. What purpose to paragraphs 1-4 have in the passage?

11. 39. Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage. Fo r the background, be creative. Wh at does the word "creative" suggest about designing the background of a vivarium?

12. 40. What additional information about vivariums can be gained from the labeled diagram?

13. 41. The author thinks that vivariums provide enjoyment as well as a learning experience. Which sentence from the passage best supports this statement?

14. 42. Read these words from paragraph 12 of the passage. A final tip: Don't overfill your vivarium! Why did the author probably include this information? A. Vivariums are usually too large for the plants and animals they contain B. Vivariums cannot thrive if the plants and animals they contain are too small. C. People new to building vivariums don't know which plants and animals to include. D. People new to building vivariums are tempted to load them with plants and animals. 43. Which idea would not be appropriate in a summary of the passage? A. Terrariums are a kind of vivarium, but they contain only plant life. B. With a vivarium, you can observe plants and animals living in a supportive environment. C. Decide on features such as lighting, temperature and ventilation before you begin to build a vivarium. D. Constructing a vivarium involves a container, hardscape, background, substrate, lid and false bottom.

15. 42. Read these words from paragraph 12 of the passage. A final tip: Don't overfill your vivarium! Why did the author probably include this information? A. Vivariums are usually too large for the plants and animals they contain B. Vivariums cannot thrive if the plants and animals they contain are too small. C. People new to building vivariums don't know which plants and animals to include. D. People new to building vivariums are tempted to load them with plants and animals.

16. 43. Which idea would not be appropriate in a summary of the passage? A. Terrariums are a kind of vivarium, but they contain only plant life. B. With a vivarium, you can observe plants and animals living in a supportive environment. C. Decide on features such as lighting, temperature and ventilation before you begin to build a vivarium. D. Constructing a vivarium involves a container, hardscape, background, substrate, lid and false bottom.

17. 43. Which idea would not be appropriate in a summary of this passage?