Reading Workshop Skills

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What does it mean if a book is too hard?

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It means I don't understand the story or the words.

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What should I do when I finish reading a book?

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I should fill in my reading log, write a summary, write a book review, or bookmark my spot.

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What does it mean if a book is too easy?

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It means I can speed through the book and know all the words.

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What should I not do during reading workshop?

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I shouldn't make noises, distract others, run around the room, or sit and do nothing.

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What should I do while reading?

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I should make mental movies, pause and make predictions, jot my thoughts, and write down unknown words.

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What is a reading log?

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A reading log is a record of the books I have read and my thoughts about them.

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What is envisioning in reading?

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Envisioning is creating mental images of the story as I read.

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Why is it important to make predictions while reading?

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Making predictions helps me think about what might happen next in the story.

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What does it mean to jot my thoughts while reading?

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It means to write down my ideas or feelings about the story as I read.

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What should I do if I find an unknown word while reading?

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I should write it down and look up its meaning.