Reading Strategies

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What is a summary?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does it mean to connect while reading?

Back

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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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Front

What should you think about after reading a passage?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

What does it mean to predict in reading?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

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

Back

The Cause & Effect text structure answers these questions.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is visualization in reading?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What does it mean to clarify while reading?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Front

What is a text feature?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5