General Instructions (Before Reading)
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Preview the text: Look at the title, pictures, and headings to guess what the text might be about.
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Activate your background knowledge: Think about what you already know about this topic.
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Predict: Make a short prediction about what you will read.
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Skim the text: Quickly read to get the main idea, not every detail.
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Pay attention to key words: Circle or underline important words or phrases while you read.
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Work in pairs or groups: Discuss your predictions and share what you know before reading.