Strategies
The Predicting Strategy is...
I predict I will learn about... (non-fiction)
I predict I will read about...(fiction)
The following are what kind of signals: pictures, titles, captions, diagrams,
Text Signals
What does Persevere Mean?
To persist, never give up, keep trying
What is noun?
Person, Place or Thing
What do I do to my voice when reading a sentence that ends with a question mark?
I take a pause and my voice goes up.
The activating strategy is....
This reminds me of.... I already know...
What are the following signals: bold, underline, italics, colour, size
Print Signals
What does keen mean?
Eager, excited, hard working
What is a verb?
An action word, something you do
What do I use an exclamation mark for?
To show emotion or expression
When do I use the Predicting Strategy
At the beginning or while I am reading. I use it at every text or print signal
Why does a text signal help me predict?
Because I pay attention to titles, pictures and diagrams and gets me thinking about what is coming up
What does inspire mean?
to motivate or to act or change
What is an adjective?
It describes a noun, ( ie. fast, happy, fun..)
What do I call this punctuation ... :
It's a colon
Why do I activate?
It gets me ready to start reading
How does a print signal help me predict?
Because changes to the font and print draw my attention to something the author is trying to say
What is one meaning of the word 'witty' ?
Clever, Intelligent, Funny, Quick humour
Give an example of a noun.
Person, place or thing
What do I call this punctuation " " and what do I use it for?
Quotation Marks. You use it to show dialogue.
What is a 'strategy'
It is a tool that helps me.
What is a diagram?
It is a labelled picture
What does victory mean?
To achieve something, to have a win
What is an adverb?
It is something that describes a verb ( ie. quickly, swiftly..)
What does it mean to read fluently?
To read evenly at a good pace with expression.