Step 1: Develop and activate background knowledge-

• Collect baseline data
• Develop necessary background knowledge and vocabulary

Step 2: Discuss it-

• Introduce mnemonic device/strategy
• Obtain student buy-in
• Begin developing goals/self-instruction statements

Step 3: Model It-

• Model the strategy
• Model metacognitive process (e.g., think aloud)
• Model use of self-regulation skills

Step 4: Memorize it-

• Memorize the mnemonic/strategy steps
• Memorize how to complete strategy steps
• Internalize self-instruction statements

Step 5: Support it-

• Collaboratively practice the strategy
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance
• Provide scaffolded support for strategy use; fade supports when students are ready
• Provide scaffolded support for self-regulation skills; fade supports when students are ready

Step 6: Independent practice-

• Students master strategy
• Students independently use strategy
• Students independently use self-regulation skills
• Students generalize strategy

Teacher Tips:

• Be intentional when using this strategy. What do you want the students to learn from the material?
• Make sure students understand the purpose of using the TRAP method
• Model the method before assigning them to do it independently