The Foundation of Reading Comprehension

Restating what happened in your own words

“The man fell down.”

Paraphrased: He collapsed.

Drawing a conclusion based from facts and visual clues—ask Why?

“The man fell down.”

Inference: He must have been sick.

• On the blank side of your index card, draw at least two things that are important to you or define you, symbols that represent you.

• You must use at least two colors.• You may not use any words, though some

letters may be okay.• Put your name on the back. • Draw a border around the edges.