Determine the meaning of words and phrases
Identify the main idea
Identify supporting ideas
Interpret information from tables, charts, diagrams, and graphs
Identify how a text is organized
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Draw inferences from directly stated information
Organize words in alphabetical order
Sound out words
Help students use prereading strategies
Distinguish between synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
Accurately observe students’ ability to interpret text
Decode words and phrases using context
Break down words into their parts
Interpret written directions
Help students use a dictionary
Help students understand a text