DECADES is not “guess the word.” Students read accurately, find the evidence, and prove their understanding.
Choose a level. Read the passage and the question. Pick the sentence that best answers it. Then name the DECADES clue it uses. Clues can overlap, so more than one can be right. Last, finish the frame: My evidence is ___. This supports my answer because of the following DECADES approach: ___. Every play brings new missions.
If a word is hard to read, use its letters, sounds, and word parts, or ask for help reading it. Then use the text around it to understand its meaning.
My evidence is “” This supports my answer because of the following DECADES approach:
Choose the approach you used. It must match the clue you connected in Step 2.