Reading Strategies

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What is making predictions in reading?

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Making predictions is using clues from the story to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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What does visualizing mean in reading?

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Visualizing is forming mental pictures about what you read to better understand the story.

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Why do good readers ask questions?

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Good readers ask questions to clarify meaning, understand characters and events better, and to grasp the author's intent.

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What is making an inference?

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Making an inference is using evidence from the story to draw a conclusion about what is happening.

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What is the difference between making a prediction and an inference?

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Making a prediction is guessing about a future event, while making an inference is drawing a conclusion based on current evidence.

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What is the purpose of making connections while reading?

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Making connections helps readers relate the text to their own experiences, other texts, or the world around them.

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What does it mean to clarify meaning?

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Clarifying meaning involves asking questions or re-reading to ensure understanding of the text.

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How can visualizing improve comprehension?

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Visualizing helps readers create a mental image of the story, making it easier to remember and understand the content.

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What is the role of context clues in making inferences?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help readers make inferences about characters, events, or themes.

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Why is it important to make predictions before reading?

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Making predictions before reading engages the reader's thinking and prepares them for what to look for in the text.