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Before Reading Techniques (Guessing (is about (making an inference of…
Before Reading Techniques
Context clues
describes
bits of information within a text that help readers decipher the meaning of unknown vocabulary
Examples
synonyms and antonyms
Guessing
is about
making an inference of something
Advantages
Guess the meaning of a word, grammatical relationship, cultural reference and content messages
Visualizing
refers to the ability to create pictures in our mind
Asking and Answering
promotes
critical thinking and also helps students to monitor their comprehension
Pros
involve students in the lesson, increase motivation or interest, develop critical thinking skills
Paraphrasing
help students focus on the most relevant information in a reading passage/text and also to improve students’ ability to remember the main idea and specific facts
Asking for Clarification
encourages students to identify when and what, in reading, they are having difficulties with and also to find a tool to solve that issue they are facing
Examples
insufficient background knowledge, weak decoding skills, and unfamiliar vocabulary
Making Inferences
helps older/higher leveled students imply not only meaning but also emotions, purposes, relationships, etc. from a reading passage
Understanding sequences
is
is referred to the order in which events are presented on a reading passage.