​4 Ways to actively read informational text:

1.     Use a post-it- write answers to questions, important details, main idea, questions down on your post-it as you are reading.

2.     Highlight-main idea and important details to support answers or questions you have or the main idea.

3.     Write in the Margins-Write questions, comments or important details in the margins. Showing you are actively reading.

4.     Underline-Important details like names, dates, purpose of text, or any key terms.

Step 1: Read (1 time)

Step 2: Read again this time using one of the strategies

Task:

Read your article given by Mrs. Perez. The second time you read practice one of the strategies. Ex. Highlighting the answers to the questions that were asked of you.

Questions:

1.     What are the 3 conditions needed to develop a thunderstorm?

2.     What is a tornado?

3.     What is a blizzard?

4.     What are the wind speeds of a hurricane?

5.     What does FEMA stand for?

Only the answers or details to answer the questions should be highlighted.​