Summary
Ever hear how reading is fundamental? Well, in this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will tell you all about the fundamentals of reading! Discover why good reading begins before you even open your book or magazine; find out what to do before sitting down with a book, how to preview a text, and how to skim to get a sense of what the text is talking about. You’ll also learn how to take effective notes, what it means to put text into your own words, and when you should reread. Plus, see why it helps to talk things over sometimes, and how you can choose a good place to read. A library is a good place to start!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Reading Skills:
- What is one new thing you learned about reading skills?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining reading skills.
- Draw or give one example of your own.