Strategies
The strategy we use first.
What is read the questions?
Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is a very popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries participating. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and then from 1938 to today. The main idea is...
What is soccer is a popular world wide sport?
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean?
What is tiring?
Luke was a prisoner in his own home. What is a theme in the story? A. Life is boring. B. There's no place like home C. Luke was scared D. Even when times are challenging, never give up and always persevere.
What is even when times are challenging, never give up and always persevere.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
We do this while we read the selection, or passage.
What is stop and jot?
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess. What is the author's purpose?
What is to persuade (or convince)?
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicuous mean?
What is standing out to be easily noticed?
Annemarie in Number the Stars: What is a theme in the story? A. Ellen is her friend. B. Learn how to defend yourself. C. It's important to always be a good friend. D. The future is cool.
What is it's important to be a good friend?
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
We do this to make selecting our answer so much easier
What is slash the trash?
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals. The author's purpose?
What is to inform?
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean?
What is thirsty?
Beauty and the Beast: What is a theme in the story? A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles. B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't. C. Don't look in the mirror too often. D. Don't judge people by how they look.
What is don't judge people by how they look?
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
We always _____________ to help us understand what we are reading and to help us answer grammar questions.
What is whisper read?
Kyle went to a trampoline park with her parents. Her mom said "Take off your shoes, then you can go play, but don't run off in a direction we cannot see you!" Kyle said "Okay," but she didn't listen. As soon as she took her shoes off, she dashed into the back of the park. Her parents were worried that she was already gone. Kyle jumped and jumped and jumped and then jumped into the foam pit. Her parents were there, but couldn't find her in the foam pit. The trampoline employees kicked her parents out because they were closing, and Kyle was left alone. Kyle was luckily found by the employees and never ran off without supervision again. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
What is Kyle got lost in a trampoline park?
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean?
What is smell?
Spongebob Squarepants: What is a theme in the story? A. Sponges can wear pants. B. Be happy with the simple things in life. C. Life under the sea is interesting. D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
What is be happy with the simple things in life?
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
What is she is very curious?
The strategy we use for summary questions
What is BME (beginning, middle, end)?
Jennifer and Sarah were having a sleepover, so Jennifer asked her mom if they could go to the movie theater. Jennifer's mom said yes, so the girls went to the movie theater and watched Turning Red. The girls then stopped for pizza and had a wonderful time.
A. The girls went to watch a movie and then got popcorn.
B. Sarah and Jennifer had a sleepover, watched a movie, and went for pizza afterwards.
C. Sarah and Jennifer went to the movies and had a great time.
What is B?
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean?
What is beginner?
Little Red Riding Hood: What is a theme in the story? A. Never talk to strangers. B. Don't walk in the woods alone. C. Visit your grandmother. D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
What is never talk to strangers?
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
What is disorganized?