Magazine Report Name ______________________________

Title and issue of Magazine _________________________________________________

Title and page #(s) of article ________________________________________________

1. First, read through the article without using a dictionary, textbook, or other outside sources. What techniques did you use to understand the content? (e.g., cognates, familiar words, captions, illustrations, etc.) Please give examples.

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2. Next, read through the article more carefully, using any resource that will help you understand the content. Identify what techniques you used and how they helped you.

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3. Briefly summarize the article.

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4. Finally, talk about your understanding of the article. Was it easier or more difficult than you expected? Which techniques were most or least helpful to you? Did you enjoy the article? Were there any surprises?

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