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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.

This song is available on Read About It, Sing About It:
Reading Comprehension Strategy Songs

Many thanks to Matilda Gilbert for permission to display these lyrics.
© Matilda Gilbert. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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