When Reading Gets Hard

When It Stops Making Sense

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Strong readers do not understand everything instantly. They notice when meaning breaks and use a repair move.

1 · PAUSE

What was this section about?

2 · LOCATE

Which word or sentence broke the meaning?

3 · REPAIR

Reread, slow down, use context, or ask.

4 · RESTATE

Say the gist in your own words.

Detecta el problema y actúa

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Tips

When It Stops Making Sense

  1. Decir “no entendí esta parte” es el comienzo de la reparación, no un fracaso.
  2. No te detengas por cada palabra desconocida. Detente cuando esa palabra impida entender la idea central.