We have all been reading along and come to a word or phrase we just don't quite understand. 

What Should We Do?

Good Readers Will:

Cross Check
 When you are reading ask yourself, "Does this word look right, sound right, 
 and make sense?"

Reread
 When you are reading and a problem comes up, return to the beginning of the
 sentence or paragraph and try again.

Predict
 Ask yourself, "What word do I expect this to be?", "What do I think will
 happen next?", "Does that make sense?"

Skip, Read On and Go Back
 If you come to a word you don't know skip it and read to the end of the
 sentence thinking about what word would make sense.  Using what you have
 learned go back and reread trying to figure out the word.

Use Background Knowledge
 When you are reading think about what you already know about the subject. 
 You might see a connection that will help you.

Stop and Make a Picture in Your Mind
 When reading longer text, stop and think about what has happened so far in
 the story.  Make a picture in your mind to help you "see" the events.

Let's practice using these strategies when reading.
Click on the butterfly below to practice.

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