Reading Strategies
Schema
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
If you want to go on the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!
A. prepared
B. late
C. on time
D. polite
C. on time
The smell hit me from the parking lot. When we arrived at the entrance, it became stronger. Despite this, little kids all around me smiled in excitement. As soon as my brother and sister cleared the lines, they ran up to the first gate. They called out to animals that completely ignored them. Satisfied with that encounter, they ran to the next cage. This continued for three whole hours. Because they were so happy, I became excited and interested, as well. Besides, family time is the best time.
Where are they?
The zoo/petting zoo/aquarium
Tells the first and last entry on each page of a dictionary.
Guide Words
Someone writing about someone else's life.
Example: Who Is Michael Jordan?
Biography
What type of connection do you make when you think about big ideas, themes, and the world around you?
Text-to-World
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Last year I ran the entire 6-mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.
A. a person who participates
B. a person who helps
C. a person who runs
D. a person who watches
D. a person who watches
Where is the setting?
An airplane
Tells how to pronounce each word in the dictionary.
Pronunciation
Example: The Wild Robot
Science Fiction
What kind of connection do you make when you think about your own life?
Text-to-Self
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The lake was full of anglers on the day of the fishing tournament, all hoping to win the grand prize.
A. people who are fishing
B. a type of fish
C. people who like to eat fish
D. boats
A. people who are fishing
I could hear the buzz from the drill. The sound traveled through the air and teased my emotions. The smell of antiseptic filled my nose. I sat anxiously in the waiting room with my mom. She was tired of me complaining about the pain, so she had made me an appointment. Now, we were here, and my emotions were drained. The hygienists tried to calm my fears, but their words fell on deaf ears. I knew that his was going to be an unpleasant experience.
Where is the setting?
A dentist's office.
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
beyond-burglar
a. Brand
b. Backward
A. Brand
Includes impossible events or magic (talking animals).
Example: Harry Potter
Fantasy
What kind of connections do you make when you think about other stories?
Text-to-Text
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.
A. to end
B. to command
C. to cause a delay
D. to start or begin
D. to start or begin
The smell of delicate cakes and chocolate chip cookies filled the air. Sabrina stepped around the corner. Her clothes were stained white from the toils of her labor, but she didn't mind. This was her passion, and she was good at it. She opened the oven, took a small toothpick, and poked a hole in one of the vanilla cupcakes. When she removed it, it was clean, so she knew the cupcakes were done. She carefully removed them from the oven and sat then on the counter. As they cooled, she began whipping up another batch.
What is this person's job?
Baker
Would you find the word ally on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
abandon-an
Yes
Takes place in a real historical event, but has fake people.
Example: Eleven
Historical Fiction
When you put clues from the text with what you already know, you are making an ________.
Inference
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game.
A. to feel extremely joyful
B. to feel somewhat pleased
C. to feel disappointed
D. to feel extremely tired
A. to feel extremely joyful
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to do what I do. I have the ability to save someone from prison. If I am not prepared, my client will suffer greatly. In this position, you are judged by your ability to tell the truth from a pack of lies. This is not an easy task! Sometimes, a testimony can seem real until you uncover inconsistencies. If you let the opinions of others get to you, you will not survive in this profession. Your reputation can be severely damaged, or you can come out a hero. Your fate depends on the opinions of 12 individuals.
What is this person's job?
Lawyer/Attorney
Would you find the word hid on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
harp-hum
Yes
Has made up characters, but could happen in real life.
Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Realistic Fiction