By: Kavia and Erin

1) When you are really into a book, you recognize when you get to a part you don’t understand. 2) It’s the reader’s job to know when the text makes sense and when it doesn’t. 3) Good readers stop when there’s a comprehension breakdown, figure out what the problem is and how they can fix it.

RReading ahead RRaising new questions DDrawing inferences MMaking predictions FFiguring out unknown words SSeeking help from an outside source SStopping to think CConnecting the reader to background knowledge TTrying to get a mental image LLooking at sentence structure IInspecting pictures and other text features RReading the author’s note WWriting about the confusing parts CConsciously thinking about the text’s message DDefining the purpose for why we’re reading in the first place

GGood readers realize that they sometimes may not be understanding what they are reading. They use a variety of “Fix-Up” strategies to make sure they comprehend what they are reading.

TTracking their thinking through coding, writing, or discussion NNoticing when they lost focus SStopping and going back to clarify thinking RRereading to enhance understanding RReading ahead to clarify thinking IIdentifying what is confusing in the text MMatching the problem with the strategy that will best help solve it.

You should apply “Fix-Up” strategies when you get stuck on a word. You should know how to use “Fix-Up” strategies when you get confused.

TThe Metacognative strategies booklet, Using “Fix-Up” strategies chapter It was a great help. It told us everything!! The Metacognative strategies booklet is great!!!

Now it’s time to see what you know! You may use your notes to help solve your answers.