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Ask... Does the word you just read make sense?
Discussion: Think about what you have read so far and what you already know. What do you think the word might be?
Say... Look for clues.
Discussion: Look for key words in the sentences or clues in the pictures that may help you with the unfamiliar word.
Say... Listen to how it sounds.
Discussion: What are the beginning, middle, and ending sounds of the word? Sounding out the letters can help you with the word. Guess the word and say it in the sentence. Does it sound right?
Say... Look for little words in big words.
Discussion: Look for "hidden" words first to help you pronounce the larger unfamiliar word. For example, what is the little word in sit? (it)
Say... Search for similarities.
Discussion: Look and listen for similarities among words. Do they rhyme? Do they have the same letter patterns?
Say... Try a popper.
Discussion: Sound out the first letter of the word and continue to read the sentence. Many times the word will just PoP into your head.
Say... Backtrack and read again.
Discussion: If you run across a word you do not know, go back and read the sentence again. You may notice clues you missed the first time.
Say... Skip it and go on.
Discussion: If you run across a word you do not know, continue reading the sentence. Sometimes what you read can help you identify the unfamiliar word. |
