STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL READING:  1.  Make connections with what you already know.  2.  Ask yourselves questions as you read.   3.  Think about what's important from the selection.  4.   Create mental images - picture what is happening in the text. 5. Make predictions about what might happen next as you are reading. 6.  Summarize the text in your own words as you are reading. 7.  Solve problems with the text when needed.  When good readers cannot understand something, they take special steps to figure it out. Words - wonderful, magical, mystical words!  We will read them, write them, and learn to love them.  In fifth grade language class, students will experience spelling, grammar, and various types of writing styles. In reading, fifth graders will study fascinating literature and develop successful reading strategies.   Mrs. Ochoa has taught  school for 31 years now.  She earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Guam and a Master's degree from the University of Houston. She is proud to be part of the very honorable profession of education. Susette has a husband named Ernest and 4 children of her very own at home:  Holly, Ashley, Jonathan, and Nicolas.  Three very spoiled dogs, Honey, JoJo, and Miko, bring great joy to her life.   Mrs. Ochoa reads at least 4 or 5 books at once - there is still so much she wants to learn. If needed, Mrs. Ochoa may be contacted at: 830 372 1943 extension 3211 - school 830 386 4340 - home 830 433 0400 - cell brainpop For some fun and challenging reading, writing, or social studies activities, go to the Brain Pop or Brain Pop Jr. website.