5. If you still don't understand, look for any words that may be getting in your way.

If a word is getting in the way of your understanding --

1. Is there something in the context that gives you a clue about what it mean? 

Types of Context Clues

synonyms, antonyms, examples, definitions 

Synonyms:  His worst infraction, breaking the rules,  happened just yesterday.

Antonym: Littering is an infraction.  Instead of littering, we need to obey the rules. 

Example:  She committed an infraction at school by throwing snowballs at recess. 

Definition:  Littering is an infraction, a violation of the law. 

2. Can you look up the word? 

3.   Could you ask someone who would know what they mean?

6. If you've really tried all of these strategies, and you still don't understand, ask someone who can help you.