Reading Strategies

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Familiar spelling, patterns, and word parts help with unknown words.

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decode

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Stop and think about what may happen next

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prediction

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Pay attention to details and create mental images

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visualize

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Ask questions while reading (I wonder?)

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Self Question

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Main things that happen:

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summarize

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If you don't understand something, keep reading!

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read ahead

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If something doesn't make sense, read again to clarify.

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reread for sense

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Use surrounding words to understand unfamiliar terms.

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use context clues

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Look at headings and sub-headings to understand the article before reading.

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use format-headings

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Go slow!!!

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adjust reading rate