Using the Big 6 Rap is easy and effective!

• Introduce the Big6 model/ research strategy.Then display the Big6 Rap poster, and tell students that you have a song that will help them remember the Big6 steps. Have students listen to the song while reading the lyrics. Repeat the song and invite students to get up and dance while they learn the lyrics.
  

• After a lesson involving one of the Big6 steps, ask students to identify the step in the lyrics of the song. It is easy for them to make the connection when you display the Big6 Rap poster next to the Big6 poster. Play the Big6 Rap.

• At the end of each research session, during or after cleanup, play the Big6 Rap to reinforce the steps they are going through.
  

• Invite students to create different movements to the steps in the song and have the whole class learn them.

• To learn more about the Big6 research model or research teaching tips, visit Big6.com.

• Help parents help you!  Check out the Big6 Family Quest!  * Librarians and teachers can modify the Family Quest process to use with their students.