• Reread the sentence for context clues.
• Sound out the word using known sound/symbol relationships.
• Look for known prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
• Keep reading and think about what might make sense. 

Student Reading
Give each student a book and instruct students to read silently at their own paces. Monitor student reading. If it appears that a student is having difficulty, provide a model of one of the above reading strategies. You may also wish to suggest that they think about the things they associate with Independence Day. Can they think of a word they associate with Independence Day that might fit? 


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