Reading Comprehension Strategies

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What does it mean to "paraphrase"?

Back

To state information in a new way without losing the meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does "predicting" involve in reading comprehension?

Back

Telling what is going to happen next or in the future.

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CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

How are "context clues" used in reading?

Back

To determine the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can you best describe "summarizing"?

Back

Explaining in your own words what the text is about.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

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What does "retelling" involve in storytelling?

Back

Telling or writing what happened in a story using a beginning, middle, and ending.

Front

What is the purpose of "visualizing" while reading?

Back

Creating a mental picture or image in your mind to understand the text better.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

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What does it mean to "infer" while reading?

Back

To make a guess or conclusion based on evidence in the text.

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CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

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How can "questioning" improve reading comprehension?

Back

By encouraging readers to think critically about the text and seek answers.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

Front

What is the role of "connecting" in reading comprehension?

Back

Linking new information to prior knowledge or experiences.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Front

What does "summarizing" help a reader do?

Back

Identify the main ideas and key details of the text.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C