Classical Music Scores with Studies pgs. 23-26 Read the passage using the RUNNERS strategies and answer questions# 39-45 http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kunr/files/201408/Classical-Music-Wallpaper.jpg

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R Read the title and predict Read 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.

U Underline / highlight key words in the questions This 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.)

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

N Now read the passage

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

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.

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

Classical Music Scores with Studies pgs. 23-26 Read the passage using the RUNNERS strategies and answer questions# 39-45 http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kunr/files/201408/Classical-Music-Wallpaper.jpg

39. How does the author introduce the topic of classical music in the passage?

40. Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the idea that listening to classical music helps people remember information?

41. Read this sentence from paragraph 7. Studies show that classical music has a positive effect on the human brain. Which of these dictionary definitions matches how "positive" is used in the sentence?

42. The author believes that classical music is more beneficial than other music for demanding work. Which sentence from the passage best supports the above statement?

43. Which idea is most important in the passage?

44. By the end of the passage, what is the author's attitude about classical music?

45. Which detail is important enough to include in a summary of the passage?