Trade a Word/Guess a Word That Makes Sense–Assessment
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To use this strategy, readers who understand the gist of the text substitute a word that makes sense when they encounter a word they don't know. By replacing an unknown word with a similar word, meaning stays intact and the reader can continue reading.
The following guide will help teachers assess student performance of the strategy.