Reading Strategies

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What is the first thing you should do when you have a reading passage?

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Notice the title.

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Why is noticing the title important?

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It helps you decide if the passage is fiction or nonfiction.

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How many times should you read a passage for better understanding?

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You should read it 2 times.

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What should you do when you come across a word you don't know?

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Use the context clues in the text to help you figure out what the word means.

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What is a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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Using words and sentences around an unknown word to help understand its meaning.

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What is fiction?

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A story that is made up and not based on real events.

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What is nonfiction?

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A text that provides factual information about real events or topics.

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What is the purpose of reading a passage multiple times?

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To improve understanding and retention of the information.

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What is a main idea?

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The most important point or message in a text.