Tryin'+Lion



**Tryin’ Lion** tells you to Try it Again: Have your child reread the sentence and try a word that makes sense. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

After a student determines a word, they need to **Crosscheck** the word. They ask three questions while crossing their arms over their body: Does it look right? Does it sound right? Does it make since? Find more information here.

Finally, students should **back-up and re-read** the page, once they figure out the word. This will help them understand what they read.