Reading Strategies How to Be A Better Reader

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PREDICT * Look at the pictures, table of contents, chapter headings, maps, diagrams, and features. What subjects are in the book? * Write down predictions about the text. During reading, look for words or phrases from those predictions. * While reading, revise the predictions or make new ones. * Guess what event will happen next. * Guess the ending. * Check how accurate you are.

VISUALIZE • Imagine a fiction story taking place as if it were a movie. Imagine the characters' features. Picture the plot in time and space. • Imagine processes and explanations happening visually. Use nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create pictures, diagrams, or other mental images. • Use graphic organizers to lay out information. Make sketches or diagrams on scrap paper. • In nonfiction, find actual pictures of people, places, or things to help you picture the events.

QUESTION * Before reading, think about the subject based on the title, chapter heads, and visual information. Make note of anything you are curious about or don’t know anything about. * While reading, pause and write down any questions. Be sure to ask questions if there is confusion. * Search for reasons behind character(s) actions, decisions, or motives. * Question character(s) feelings.

CLARIFY * Look for the answers while reading. Pause and write down the answers. * Stop to review how much you understand. • Were all the questions answered? Could the answers come from other sources? • If you don’t know or don’t get an answer, predict what the answer would be.

CONNECT * Is the subject familiar? Do the characters resemble familiar people? Have you learned about the concept from school, home, or other experiences? * Is the style or genre familiar? Does it resemble other texts? Television shows, movies, and games can be considered "texts. " * Write down similarities between the current text and experiences, knowledge, or other texts. * Should be like a personal narrative.

EVALUATE * Form opinions during and after reading * Develop your own ideas about characters and events * OPINIONS!!!!!

CONNECTION: Make a connection to Ms. Lehrer.

EVALUATION: What do you think about having all of the dances after school this year?

CLARIFY: What was Ms. Lehrer’s answer?

QUESTION: Ask Ms. Lehrer a question. BE NICE!!!

PREDICTION: Off to the side, predict how old Ms. Lehrer is. Include how you arrived at your answer.

VISUALIZE: Pretend you are having a stressful day. What mental picture would you use to help you feel better?