Lesson 2: Reading Well

Discussion

Reflection is thinking about what you have read and making important connections that will help you get the most out of your reading. As you reflect about your reading, you will become a stronger active reader. You will be able to progress through more difficult texts and understand what you read. In this lesson, you will use literature selections and writing assignments to practice these important skills. You will read three different types of passages to develop skills and strategies to help you become an active reader.

In lesson 1, you learned about making predictions—telling what you think will happen. In this lesson, you will practice making predictions and inferences. An inference is a guess that is based on information you have found in the text. You will look for clues so that you can connect to your reading. You will use highlighting, underlining, and responding to help you pick out the important information. (If you prefer, you can write your responses in your notebook and use sticky notes rather than writing directly in the book.)

A journal is a place to keep all of your documented thinking. It is a great way to stay organized and can provide you with a helpful study guide. All in one place, you can keep notes, vocabulary words, and extra writings you do. If you are not writing directly in your Daybook, you can use a journal for all of your assignments. If you are reading another book, you can also keep ideas and responses about that book in your journal. It’s a great way to share your learning with your parent/teacher and a good way to help you remember and practice what you are learning.