Compare and contrast different texts to find similarities and differences in themes, characters, or events.
Text-to-Self
Encourage students to connect the text to their own experiences, opinions, or emotions.
2 Note-Taking
3 Test-Taking
Show students
Strategies
how to take
Provide students
organized and
with test-taking
concise notes while
tips and
reading to capture
Opinion
Help students recognize statements that express personal beliefs or preferences.
Author's Bias
Explore how an author's perspective can influence their presentation of facts and opinions.
3
Context Clues
Develop strategies to understand unfamiliar words or phrases by using the clues provided in the surrounding text.
Making Connections