Last week I introduced the class to Paula the Predictor. Like all good readers, Paula predicts before reading a book by looking at the title and the picture. Also, while reading Paula continues to predict what's happening in the story. Good readers change their predictions as they read when they find out more information.
Another part of the Fabulous Four is Clara the Clarifier. She rereads words or reads on to figure out words. She also collects words to clarify. Students look for words that they can read but aren't quite sure what they mean. By rereading the page and using context clues students clarify what words mean. You can help your child clarify words at home too. It's a great way to build your child's vocabulary.
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