“Look,” said Ellie. “The first piece of the machine is close.” She pointed at an ‘X’ on the map. The word “cog” was written over the ‘X’. “It looks like we have to go.”
As Ellie and her friends set off, they heard a voice saying, “Use your skills to face the challenges before you. You’re going to need…”
Suddenly, Ellie exclaimed, “Whoa, yikes! Okay, this isn’t so hard. Stop! Here is your first challenge. Before you read, what do you do when you find an unfamiliar word?”
Ellie thought for a moment and said, “I can examine the pictures for clues, and I can ask for help. Looking at pictures and talking to others gave me more information to help me learn the tricky word.”
Ellie was ready for the next challenge. “Oh, I’m ready for you this time! Stop! Here is your next challenge. While someone reads to you, how do you know what information is important to remember?”
Ellie replied, “I can listen for repeated words, and I can write jot notes when I hear something that I think is important. Listening and writing helped me keep track of important information.”
Ellie was excited. “Yes! Oh, bring it on! Stop! Your final challenge is here. How can you show that you understood what you read?”
Ellie smiled and said, “I can draw a picture of the main idea. Drawing helps me think about what the text was mostly about.”
Suddenly, Ellie woke up and realized it was only a dream. She thought to herself, “Reflecting on reading isn’t so bad. What will I read next?”
Reading can be an adventure, just like a video game. Remember to use pictures, listen carefully, and draw to help you understand and enjoy your reading journey!
Picture Clue Hunt: Choose a book with lots of pictures. As you read, look for any tricky words. Use the pictures to guess what the word might mean. After guessing, ask an adult or a friend if you were right. This helps you practice using picture clues to understand new words.
Listening Detective: Have someone read a short story to you. As you listen, try to catch any words or ideas that are repeated. Write them down or draw a small picture for each one. After the story, share what you think was important and why. This will help you become a better listener and remember important details.
Story Drawing: After reading a story, draw a picture that shows the main idea or your favorite part. Share your drawing with someone and explain why you chose to draw that scene. This activity helps you think about what you read and express it creatively.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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“Look,” said Ellie. “The first piece of the machine is close.” She pointed at an ‘X’ on the map. The word “cog” had been scribbled over the ‘X’. “It looks like we have to go.”
[Music]
“Use your skills to face the challenges before you. You’re going to need…”
[Music]
“Whoa, yikes! Okay, this isn’t so hard. Stop! Here is your first challenge. Before you read, what do you do when you find an unfamiliar word?”
“I can examine the pictures for clues, and I can ask for help. Viewing and speaking gave me more information to help me learn the tricky word.”
[Music]
“Oh, I’m ready for you this time! Stop! Here is your next challenge. While someone reads to you, how do you know what information is important to remember?”
“I can listen for repeated words, and I can write jot notes when I hear something that I think is important. Listening and writing helped me keep track of important information.”
[Music]
“Yes! Oh, bring it on! Stop! Your final challenge is here. How can you show that you understood what you read?”
“I can draw a picture of the main idea. Representing helps me think about what the text was mostly about.”
[Music]
“Oh, it was only a dream. Reflecting on reading isn’t so bad. What will I read next?”
[Music]
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This version removes any informal language and maintains clarity while preserving the essence of the original content.
