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

Student Reading
Instruct students to read silently at their own paces. If they wish, they may stop when they encounter bold-faced vocabulary words and cross-check their worksheets. Students can also mark or highlight vocabulary words that they were unable to figure out without the glossary. Ensure students that you will go over any confusing words or parts after reading. If students need decoding assistance, prompt them to use one of the word-attack strategies. 


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