4. Reading Standard 1: The student uses the reading process effectively. (LA.A.1.2) 1. uses a table of contents, index, headings, captions, illustrations, and major words to anticipate or predict content and purpose of a reading selection. 2. selects from a variety of simple strategies, including the use of phonics, word structure, context clues, self-questioning, confirming simple predictions, retelling, and using visual cues, to identify words and construct meaning from various texts, illustrations, graphics, and charts. 3. uses simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of prefixes, suffixes, root words, multiple meanings, antonyms, synonyms, and word relationships. 4. clarifies understanding by rereading, self correction, summarizing, checking other sources, and class or group discussion. Standard 2: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. (LA.A.2.2) 1. reads text and determines the main idea or essential message, identifies relevant supporting details and facts, and arranges events in chronological order. 2. identifies the author’s purpose in a simple text. 3. recognizes when a text is primarily intended to persuade. 4. identifies specific personal preferences relative to fiction and nonfiction reading. 5. reads and organizes information for a variety of purposes, including making a report, conducting interviews, taking a test, and performing an authentic task. 4. uses electronic technology, including wordprocessing software and electronic encyclopedias, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information. 5. creates narratives in which ideas, details, and events are in a logical order and are relevant to the story line. 6. creates expository responses in which ideas and details follow an organizational pattern and are relevant to the purpose.

5. Reading helps you imagine Reading feeds your brain Reading helps you learn new words Reading helps you succeed in school Reading helps you learn new things Reading teaches you writing skills READING IS EVERYWHERE ( you are reading right now)

6. Predicting means guessing. When reading a story we should guess what the book is about by looking at the title and even the pictures. Predicting is a way we use our imagination in reading. Remember predicting is your imagination, so there is no right or wrong way to predict.

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8. Don ’ t you hate when you are reading a really good story and you come across a word you do not know. At this moment you usually find someone older and wise to help you understand the word. WELL THAT ’ S WHY WRITERS USE CONTEXT CLUES

9. Context Clues are words built into the sentences around difficult words you may not understand. There are 4 types of context clues 1. Synonym A synonym, or word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence. My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong. 2. Antonym A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term. Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

10. 3. Explanation The unknown word is explained within the sentence or in a sentence immediately preceding. The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time. 4. Example Specific examples are used to define the term. Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.

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12. The main idea of a paragraph tells the topic of the paragraph. The topic tells what all or most of the sentences are about. The other sentences in the paragraph are called supporting details. Supporting details describe or explain, and supports the main idea.

13. Example: Stacy woke up at 6am this morning for school. Stacy did not go to sleep last night until 1am. Stacy has bags under her eyes from losing, so much sleep. Now Stacy can not stay wake in her first period class. What is the main idea: A. Stacy went to school B. Stacy is tired

14. CONTINUED … If you chose B. then you were correct!!! The answer is B. because there are supporting details that tells us that Stacy was tired. Supporting Details She woke up at 6am She went to bed at 1am She had bags under eyes She fell asleep in class

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16. Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes increases reading vocabulary. Root Words are the basic form of a word. Rooting words can be modified by adding prefixes or suffixes. EX. Happy Prefix is a letter or group of letters placed before a root word to modify the root ’ s meaning. EX. Un-Happy Suffix is a letter placed after a root word to modify the root ’ s meaning EX. Un-Happy-Ness

17. You Try: Indisputable Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________ Imperfection Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________ Improperly Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________ Unsurprisingly Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________

18. ANSWERS Indisputable Root: dispute Prefix: in Suffix: able Imperfection Root: perfect Prefix: im Suffix: tion Improperly Root: proper Prefix: im Suffix: ly Unsurprisingly Root: surprise Prefix: un Suffix: ly

19. One of the good things about reading is the opportunity to build your vocabulary. Antonyms and Synonyms does just that. Antonyms are the opposite of other words. EX. The Antonym for Hot is Cold Synonyms are words with the same meaning. EX. Happy and Merry

20. YOU TRY 1. GO Antonym: A. Wind B. Stay C. Fast Synonym: A. Leave B. Tired C. Scared 2. Kid Antonym: A. Adult B. Tall C. Little Synonym: A. Teen B. Ball C. Child

21. ANSWERS: 1. B. Stay A. Leave 2. A. Adult B. Child

22. BE SURE TO APPLY EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED TODAY WHEN YOU READ TO ACHIEVE.

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