Reading Strategies

Question 1

Before Reading

Answer 1

1. Read the title
2. Read any subheadings throughout the text
3. Look at any pictures
4. Read the captions to any pictures
5. Flip through and scan read the text.
6. Read any comprehension question you have to answer and highlight the keywords.
7. Activate prior knowledge - what do I already know about the topic?
8. Make any predictions.

Question 2

During Reading

Answer 2

1. Circle any words you don’t know.
2. Look up known words and write meaning in the column as you read.
3. Highlight keywords.
4. Write any questions in the column.
5. Re-read.

Question 3

After Reading

Answer 3

1. Summarize what you’ve read by discussing it
with a partner (if possible).
2. Ask any questions you have.
3. Make connections.
4. Answer the comprehension questions.

Question 4

Reading Strategy 1# - RAP

Answer 4

R - Read the text (by chunking it into paragraphs)

A - Ask yourself questions to locate the main idea and the key details of a paragraph

P - Put (paraphrase) the main idea and key details in your own words.

Question 5

Reading Strategy 2# - SQ3R

Answer 5

1. Survey the chapter to get an overview
2. Question to focus concentration
3. Read to answer the questions
4. Recall to test your understanding
5. Review to see how all the sections or pieces fit together.

Question 6

Reading Strategy 3# - Your Choice

Answer 6

1. Highlight
2. Summarize
3. Concept Map
4. Questions
5. Cue Cards