Tips For Reading Difficult Words

Stuck on a word when reading? Here are a few tips we use in the classroom to help you read on. Always remember: Never let the word win! Read on!

Eagle Eye - Look at the pictures!

• Look at the pictures for clues.

Lips the Fish - Get your lips ready!

• Say the first few sounds on the new word.
• Read to the end of the sentence and say it again.

Stretchy Snake - Stretch it out!

• Stretch the word out slowly.
• Put the sounds together.

Chunky Monkey - Chunk the word!

• Look for a chunk that you know (-at, -an)
• Look for a word part (-ing, -er)

Skippy Frog - Skip It, Skip It!

• Skip the word.
• Read to the end of the sentence.
• Hop back and READ IT, READ IT!

Tryin' Lion - Try it Again!

• Try to reread the sentence.
• Try a word that makes sense.

Helpful Kangaroo - Ask for help!

• Ask for help (After you have tried all of the other strategies).