Pre Reading
BEFORE WE READ, we think about WHY we are reading and what the author's purpose is. This sets the tone for the reader's ______.
purpose
During the reading, we think about our 5Ws, which are ____, ___, ___, ___, and ____.
Who, what, where, when, and why
When I am reading I am looking out for WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and WHY. These are called the _____
The 5 Ws
This is called a preview: Before we read, we need to look at the...
Titles and headings.
Look at pictures, graphs, and diagrams.
Skim the intro, study questions, and conclusion.
Identify and look up difficult words.
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Marking up and annotating a text is good because....
It helps me form a deeper connection with the text & helps me understand it better.
Normally before you read, you try to guess what will happen next and think about what the story will be about. This is called...
Predicting
As I'm reading the text, I need to ask myself questions about the text and underline key ideas. This is called self-_____
self-monitoring
After I read, I need to...
Reread my annotations & draw connections with the text
Why would you ask questions before reading a book?
To clear up any plot questions or questions about the book. This helps you follow along and look for answers as you read.
Not only should I highlight key details, but I should also underline words that I don't know. A synonym for words is...
Vocabulary
When I look back on my annotations, I am...
Reflecting
We ask ourselves what we already know about the topic and think about our background knowledge. I am making connections to the text and to myself. This is called activating ____.
Background knowledge
When I am thinking about WHY something is happening or drawing a conclusion, I am making an _______ (e.g., "The woman is outside, under an umbrella. We can conclude that she has an umbrella because it's raining).
Inference
After I read the text, I need to draw connections AND draw....
conclusions