1. Pick a science word and write the definition. Chapter 7
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Pick a science word and write the definition.
Chapter 7

2. Informational text Article: Inside the Earth
Reading!
Informational text
Article: Inside the Earth

3. DURING Reading - Strategies
1. Consciously think about what might be important.
2. Use the pictures.
3. Look at charts, maps, and illustrations.
When you find challenging words, use what you know about reading:
1. Use the pictures.
2. Think about what makes sense.
3. Make connections.
4. Use context clues.
5. When you don't understand, stop and reread.

4. 1st time: Read just to get the gist of the article
1st time: Read just to get the gist of the article. (No underlining, highlighting, etc.)
2nd time: Re-read the article and highlight any important information. Make marginal notes!
When finished, put your highlighter or pencil in the middle of your article.

5. On a scrap piece of paper…
On a scrap piece of paper…..Answer the questions below and be ready to discuss your answers. 1. What does the word vary mean? Use context clues! 2. Why can’t the interior of the Earth be studied at this time? 3. Based on the text, which is heavier the continents or the seafloor? 4. What does the word descends mean? Use context clues! 5. What information would you include in this article that you didn’t find?