1. I Spy
Look for picture clues.

2. Say the beginning sound and slide to the end of the word.
Say and Slide
Say the beginning sound and slide to the end of the word.

3. Break the word apart, and look for “pieces” that you know.
Puzzle
Break the word apart, and look for “pieces” that you know.

4. Does it look right? Does it sound right? Does it make sense?
Stop and Think
Does it look right?
Does it sound right?
Does it make sense?

5. Leap over the word, read to the end, then go back and start again.
Leap Frog
Leap over the word, read to the end, then go back and start again.

6. Go back and start over. Reread quickly.
Running Start
Go back and start over. Reread quickly.

7. Substitute a word that makes sense and keep reading.

8. If you don’t know, ask a friend.
Buddy
If you don’t know, ask a friend.