Reading+Strategies

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 * Connection

Connections are a relationship to something being read. This may be: Text to one's self - something in a book that directly relates to the reader. Text to Text - connection to another book or earlier section of the book. Text to World - Relation of the text to the real world. Reaction How is the text making you react. What emotions is the text evoking from you.

Opinion

opinions can be made about the text. Including the characters, setting, themes, etc.

I think. . . I feel. . . I believe. ..

Prediction

Predctions can be made before and during reading about the:

Setting Characters Problem Solution Events

Questions

When reading and before reading ask questions and the text. Also, after asking questions see if your questions are anwered in the book or text.

Visualization

When reading take the time to stop and think about what you are visualizing in your mind. As we read we often see a movie going through our mind. Take the time and think about the details as you read.

Metacognition - thinking what you are thinking about. When reading it is important to pause and recall what you are thinking.

Rereading, using a dictionary, or encyclopedia allow you to gain information about misunderstanding when reading.