The document discusses reading and reading strategies. It defines reading as a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning. Reading requires continuous practice and development. The document emphasizes the importance of reading for functioning in society and finding employment, and that reading develops the mind through discovering new things and imagination. It then discusses metacognition and strategies good readers use, such as predicting, visualizing, evaluating, clarifying by monitoring comprehension, and asking questions. Specific strategies are defined, like predicting events, visualizing descriptions, forming opinions, pausing to clarify understanding, and asking questions to gain deeper understanding.