Reading Strategies

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What do we underline in the actual question?

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Academic words.

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What is one benefit of completing your who/what charts?

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I can improve how fast I can finish my work.

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What does 'to annotate' mean?

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To break down the question or reading by noticing something that you don't understand, and 'marking words and numbers', so that you can have a clear understanding of the reading.

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Why is it important to explain why I have annotated certain text?

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To show my work and my thinking.

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If I do not know what a word means in the reading, I will...

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Use the words surrounding the word to figure out the meaning or use a glossary or dictionary.

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What is a reading strategy?

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A method used to improve understanding and retention of reading material.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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Why is it important to ask questions while reading?

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It helps to clarify understanding and engage with the text.

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What is the purpose of highlighting text?

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To emphasize important information for easier review.

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What is a 'who/what' chart?

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A graphic organizer that helps identify key characters and events in a text.