Read & retell
Read a short passage. Close the book and explain the main idea in your own words.
- Who or what is it about?
- What is the main idea?
- What surprised you?
Reading can be fiction, biography, history, science, news, poetry, essays or information about something you are curious about. The goal is to build a habit of engaging with text.
Read a short passage. Close the book and explain the main idea in your own words.
Choose three unfamiliar or interesting words. Record meanings and write your own sentences.
Create one factual question, one “why” question and one question connecting the text to real life.
Choose a realistic time. Keep reading material accessible. Reduce distractions. Track what you read without turning reading into a punishment.
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