1. CHUNKING STRATEGY *READ DIRECTIONS in the box before beginning
CHUNK – put a line between each paragraph and number each paragraph
READ – questions and circle important words
3. CIRCLE – important words as you read each paragraph (or highlight)
4. MARGIN NOTES – write the main idea in the margin using key words (4 words or fewer)
5. CITE THE EVIDENCE – find the answers in your paragraphs and mark where you found the answer
6. WRITE – the number in your paragraph and circle the answer on your answer sheet

2. BEFORE, DURING & AFTER Reading Strategies
1. BEFORE READING:
I look at titles and headings
I ask why am I reading
2. DURING READING:
I look at pictures and charts to help me understand
Ask and answer questions while reading
When I don’t understand something, I slow down my reading
I reread to make sense of my reading
I try to picture in my head what is being described
I reread parts not understood
When I know my mind is wandering, I reread
3. AFTER READING:
Retell main parts
I think about my predictions
Ask and answer questions
I relate the story to my prior knowledge