2. These strategies help readers activate prior
knowledge, prepare for the reading, and
become focused.
o Preview the text/pictures in the book.
o Determine the purpose for reading.
o Activate prior knowledge.
3. It is helpful to look over the book/text before
beginning to read.
Skim through the text looking at pictures, chapter
titles, bold words, etc.
This gives the reader an idea on what the reading
is about.
4. Knowing the purpose for reading helps the
reader focus on the important things in the text.
Before you begin to read ask yourself, Why am I
reading this text?
o For a specific reason
• For example, learning about the 16th president
o Just for fun
o Educational purpose
5. Determine what you already know about the reading.
o How can you build on this knowledge?
o What else would you like you know about this topic?
Creating a KWL chart is a great way to activate prior
knowledge.
6. Predict what you think will happen next
Visualize mental images about the text
Use think aloud strategies to monitor
comprehension
Identify the authors purpose
Make inferences to fill in gaps and draw
conclusions
7. Evaluate what you read
Re-read the text
Summarize the text
Comparing and contrast related readings
Answer questions about the reading
