Good Readers Do This!
December 6, 2009 by GradingGirl
Filed under Mini-Lessons, Reading Fun
The ELITE EIGHT Strategies Good Readers Automatically Do When Reading:
Predict
I think that . . . ! The clues I used were . . . !
In previewing the headlines, subheads, or graphics, I believe this chapter will be about . . .
Summarize
I get the gist of the paragraph by noting the key words!
I identify the main idea by determining which details are important and which are not.
The theme of the story is . . .
Make connections
I know this about this subject!
This reminds me of something in my life, of another book, of a real world event. . .
Infer
I am inferring by using clues in the text along with what I already know about the subject!
I also use text structure to make inferences.
Ask questions
I am wondering . . .!?!
I actively search for answers to my questions as I read.
Visualize
There’s a movie playing in my head while I read!
I create images in my head when I am reading by paying attention to specific words and phrases.
Evaluate
What do I think of the text, the author’s style, ideas and/or my reading?
How is this text credible or biased?
Monitor
Does the reading make sense?
What can I fix if I do not understand the text?
