RAP

is used for reading comprehension

R Read the passage.

A Ask yourself: What is the main idea? What are two details?

P Put in your own words (paraphrase).

RIDER

is used to create visual images in the reader’s mind.
This helps to add meaning to the text.

R Read the first sentence.

I Using the content of the sentence, create a mental Image.

D Describe the image.

E Evaluate the image.

R Repeat the RIDE steps for each sentence.

Saskatchewan level 1 tutor training kit: Tutor manual. (2000). Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Literacy Network. Used with permission. Contact the Network at www.sk.literacy.ca or 1-888-511-2111.

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