As you study tonight, don't lose sight of why we are learning these strategies.  Before we move on to new ideas, let's recap:  

Predicting and Inferring makes you a better reader because you are learning to notice details.  This allows you to read between the lines and create a better picture of the overall idea of the piece of writing. It engages your imagination and logic centers (This is one way to think about reading a poem as well!)


Clarifying and monitoring makes you a better reader because it helps insure your text reading accuracy.  Use this strategy in math, too.  Did the problem say 3 x 5 or 3 + 5?--GREAT way to proof your math work.


Decoding and Phonics help you become a better reader by giving you strategies to make educated guesses about the meaning of unfamiliar words.  


Questioning makes you a better reader because it helps you make connections to new ideas. Following up on this technique will make you a life long learner!


Hope this helps!  Don't forget to scroll through earlier posts to find the practice links for the test.  Make sure your notes are in order.  Creating a few good note cards with the key ideas and an example for each is a great way to finish your preparation for the test.


Happy Evening!


Mrs. Moore


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