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TELLS

What is TELLS?

TELLS is a great pre-reading strategy to use when you are getting ready to read a new book. TELLS stands for = Title, Examine, Look, Look, Setting.

How will TELLS help me read better?

By doing the steps below, you will e better prepared to read the story. This will help you to get the most out of your story. Besides, being helpful, TELLS is fun to do because it's like a guessing game. Try it!

How could I use TELLS in a class?

Before you begin your story, follow each reading activity in the chart in order. Were you able to make a lot of guesses? Where you surprised at how much you already know about the story? Now it's time to read. Find yourself a comfortable spot and enjoy your new book!

T – Title	What is the title?	Does it give a clue as to what the story is about?
E – Examine	Look through each page of the story.	Skim the words for clues.
L – Look	Look for important words.	Talk about what they mean.
L – Look	Look for hard words.	Practice saying them and talk about what they mean.
S – Setting	What is the setting of the story?	When did it take place? Where did it take place?