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Understanding Sequence
Think about the order in which events happen in the
passage.
Look for times, days of the week, months, and
years.
Look for clue words, such as first, next,
then, last, finally, before, and after.
Making Predications
Look for clues in the title, details, and pictures of
the passage.
Ask yourself, What do I already know about the
things I am reading about?
Authors Purpose
P.I.E.
Persuade the author wrote this to influence your opinion, or
to persuade you to take a certain side of an issue,
Inform the author wrote this to educate you on a topic;
textbooks are written to inform.
Entertain the author wrote this to entertain you; this
reading is for your enjoyment.
Figurative Language
Look for words that have a different meaning than their usual
meaning.
Look for things that are compared in the passage.
Think about the pictures that come to mind as you read the
words.
Use what you pictured to help you understand what the author
means.
Summarizing
If you are reading fiction, look for the main characters
problem and the solution.
If you are reading nonfiction, look for the main ideas of the
selection.
In one sentence, retell the most important ideas.