Summary of Reading Strategy
Sequence
Pre-Reading
- Use oral language first
- Activate prior knowledge
- Teach essential vocabulary
- Preview text
- Identify important concepts to look for
During Reading
- Think while reading
- Check comprehension in small chunks
Post Reading
- Reflect on new information, ideas
- Review important concepts, vocabulary
Teacher's Role
- Model Strategy
- Explain how it will help comprehension
- Give feedback to students
- Use selected strategies consistently