Before Reading
What should you do to focus your attention before starting a reading?
(1) Preview the material, (2) Think about what you know about the topic, or (3) Establish a purpose for reading.
what is one thing you should do while reading?
predict, visualize, or monitor
What should you do after reading?
Evaluate your understanding of the reading.
What way can the reader preview the material?
Read the title
what should you ask yourself while monitoring?
ask yourself does this make sense
How do you evaluate your understanding?
Review the reading and recall information.
What should you do after skimming a reading?
Think about what you know about the topic.
What does making predictions help you connect with?
It helps connect with the author.
What questions should you ask yourself after reading?
(1) Did I understand what I just read, (2) Were there any confusing parts that I need to reread, (3) What is important to remember
Which paragraphs help you understand a reading?
The first and last.
What impacts a readers visualizations as they read?
What should you do if you don't understand a part of the reading?
Go back and reread that section.
Why should you make a prediction about the topic?
So the reader can get start thinking about the topic of the story.
What should you do to help with your comprehension of a story?
Mentally state in your own words what the author is saying.
What can you use to help you understand the reading?
A graphic organizer.