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This week, we will be exploring the accuracy strategy Cross Checking. It is important that readers develop the strategy of slowing down when they come to a word they do not know. This enables reader to fix the meaning and not just skip the word. Cross checking requires readers to constantly think about what they are reading (see related post Check for Understanding) and monitor their understanding of what they are reading.
In this strategy, when readers come to an unknown word they begin to attack it independently they ask themselves the following.
- Does the word you are reading match the picture or letters written?
- Does it sound right?
- Does it make sense?
We learned some hand motions to help us remember this. Ask your child to show you. A Parent Pipeline with more information about this strategy was sent home today (September 24, 2013.) It does include information about the hand motions if your child needs a reminder as they show you.
Happy reading!
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