1. Reading Test Review Review each reading skill and strategy. Click on links to practice each skill and strategy

2. Summary Summary is like the main idea of the passage. Choose the summary with the important facts and details. Good readers check for B M E. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/summaryl.cfm http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you- read/summarizing/activity/1/1 http://www.quia.com/ba/72297.html

3. Character Changes It is important to think about the main characters traits throughout the story. Sometimes the character feels scared at the beginning and then feels brave at the end of the story. A character can also change how he or she acts in the story. The character may act like a bully, but then changes and is kind.

4. Character Practice http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/characte rsfeelingsl.cfm http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/characte rsfeelingsl.cfm http://www.fcatexplorer.com/parent/4gr/en/tipslist er/question_tip_zoo.asp?src=tip223a.swf http://www.fcatexplorer.com/parent/4gr/en/tipslist er/question_tip_zoo.asp?src=tip223a.swf http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/inferchar.cfm http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/inferchar.cfm

5. Inferences Background Text Inference Knowledge Evidence Here are some question examples The reader can tell… The reader can conclude… The reader can predict… In the future, the character will most likely… Mosty likely

6. Inferences http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/inferencel.c fm http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/e/drawconclus ionsp.cfm http://www.fcatexplorer.com/parent/4gr/en/tipslister/ question_tip_zoo.asp?src=tip222a.swf http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you- read/strategies-better-reading/activity/1/1 http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/ss_skills _tutor/content/pop.html

7. Look for clues to help you figure out words you don’t understand. Good readers look for clues in the text to help them figure out words they don’t understand. Where are the clues? Good readers look at the words and sentences around the word they don’t understand.

8. Look for clues to help you figure out words you don’t understand. Good readers ask questions: Which words do I not understand? Are there words or sentences before and after the word that can help me? Does the paragraph give me any clues?

9. Context Clues Practice http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary /samoset/ccdirect.htm http://www2.smarttutor.com/player/swf/RC_Co ntext_Clues_L5_V1_T4a.swf..\Context Clues\Context Clues 2.ppt..\Context Clues\contextclues2.ppt

10. Theme or Message Ideas, morals, and lessons that authors write about in stories The author does not always state the theme, so we need to infer Learn more about theme/message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_27LjqS 798

11. Theme or Message Overcoming a fear Don’t judge a book by its cover Family Being helpful Teamwork Honesty

12. How is an author’s biography and the story she wrote alike and different? Read the story, Thank You Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. http://www.storylineonline.net/thank-you-mr- falker-2/ Read Patricia Polacco’s biography below. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributo r/patricia-polacco

13. Biography Practice reading biographies: http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/ h/biosp.cfm

14. Key words to know! Good readers look for clues or text evidence. How do they do that? Read carefully the 1 st time and reread to find the best answer. Which statement best supports… Which word help the reader… Which fact supports… Which sentence…