Before You Read
Get Story Ready
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How do you get your mind and body ready to read a story? These ideas might help:
- Find a quiet place with nothing to distract you (like tv, phone, or people).
- Keep a drink near by – water, tea, or something else you enjoy.
- Get comfortable.
- Take some deep breaths.
- Think about why you want to read this story. For fun? To build new skills? To learn about the world? To grow as a person?
- Be patient. Give yourself the time you need to understand. If your mind wanders, go back and re-read.
- Make pictures in your mind that match the text.