Reading Strategies

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What is a summary?

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A summary is the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does it mean to connect while reading?

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To connect means to think about what you already know about the text and relate it to yourself, other texts, and the world around you.

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What should you think about after reading a passage?

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You should think about the theme, the author's purpose, and the summary.

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What does it mean to predict in reading?

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To predict means to determine what you think will happen next in the text.

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What type of text structure answers 'what happened' and 'why'?

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The Cause & Effect text structure answers these questions.

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What is visualization in reading?

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Visualization is creating mental images of the text to help understand and remember it.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to clarify while reading?

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To clarify means to make sure you understand the text and to clear up any confusion.

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What is a text feature?

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Text features are parts of a text that help you understand it better, like headings, captions, and diagrams.