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■ Read actively and record your thoughts.

• Predict upcoming events. Think about what may happen next in the story. This will keep you focused on your reading.
• Infer. Think about each character’s actions—what he or she does and thinks—to come to a deep understanding of the person. Ask yourself what you can learn from these actions.
• Check your understanding. At different points during your reading, stop and think about the story. Or better yet, explore your thoughts and feelings in writing. Consider what concerns or questions you have up to that point, how you feel about the character, and so on.
• Summarize. When you’re through reading for the day, write a brief summary of the unfolding story. (See pages 294–295.)