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Reading Comprehension Strategy Songs.
Chorus:
You be the detective,
Look for context clues as you read.
When you can’t understand a word
Find the context clues that you need.
Reread the sentence carefully,
The one before and after, too.
Still having trouble?
Reread the whole paragraph through
Chorus:
You be the detective,
Look for context clues as you read.
When you can’t understand a word
Find the context clues that you need.
Antonyms or synonyms
Are very helpful clues
Still having trouble?
Re-read that whole paragraph through.
A prefix or a suffix
May be just what you need
Take your time, be careful
Think about what you read
Chorus:
You be the detective,
Look for context clues as you read.
When you can’t understand a word
Find the context clues that you need.
It’s just like a sandwich,
The meat and the bread
You put it all together,
Visualize in your head
Chorus:
You be the detective,
Look for context clues as you read.
When you can’t understand a word
Find the context clues that you need.
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