3. Word Splash
• A fun strategy used before reading that helps
students become familiar with words from the story
prior to reading.
• Builds both comprehension and vocabulary while also
motivating and engaging students.
• Students can write a story using the familiar and
unfamiliar words and can share it with the class.
4. Preview Vocabulary
• A strategy used before reading where
students are able to become familiar
with words that they don’t know the
meaning of.
• This builds new vocabulary so that
students will be able to comprehend the
reading.
5. Think Pair Share
• This strategy is done before reading
where students uncover prior
knowledge.
• Write down their thoughts, then
discuss with a partner, and then share
their thoughts with their classmates.
6. K-W-L Chart
• Prior to reading, student fill in a three
column chart.
• K is what they know or might know.
• W is questions they want to know.
• L is what they learn through reading.
7. Key Words
• Before reading, student write an
informational essay using new
concept vocabulary.
• Activates prior knowledge by
helping students to describe
what they already know about
the terms before reading.
9. Graphic Organizers
• During reading, this strategy
provides guidance by delivering
visual and organized
information.
• Provides connections between
information for students to
look at and refer back to.
10. Table Talk
• During reading, the teacher
will stop to ask questions and
allow students to discuss the
answer with their table groups.
• Provides active engagement
and keeps students intrigued.
11. Marking in Text
• During reading, students underline,
circle, or number the text when
information is useful and relevant.
• Enables students to build
comprehension, locate meaningful
information, and summarize.
12. Inferring
• During reading, students can
connect with reading by reflecting
on their own experiences or
thoughts about a topic.
• This helps create new meaning or a
better understanding from what
they are reading.
13. Think Aloud
• During reading, the teacher will stop
and have a discussion about the text.
• Teachers are able to model and
monitor the students understanding
of the text.
• Slows down the reading process to
gain comprehension.
15. Summarizing
• After reading, students focus on
the main concept.
• Teaches students how to
condense a large amount of
information to the main ideas.
• Expands memory.
16. Reflection
• After reading, the teacher asks
open-ended questions.
• Students can write about the new
information they have learned.
• Students can use evidence from
the text.
17. Exit Slip
• After reading, the teacher will ask
questions at the end of the class and the
students will respond.
• Informs the teacher whether or not the
student comprehend the reading.
• Helps students to reflect on what new
information they have learned from
reading.
18. Jigsaw
• After reading, this strategy can help students to
break up large text into smaller pieces.
• Allows students to teach peers what they have
learned.
• Students re-read and thoroughly know their
specific part of the passage.
• Students stay actively engaged by giving each
member of the group a different part.
19. Whip
• After reading, the teacher will go around
asking students questions about the
reading.
• Involves full student participation.
• Questions are given prior to reading so that
students know what information to look for
during reading and can recall information
and answer questions after reading.
20. References:
• Bursuck, W., (2011). Teaching Reading to Students Who Are At Risk or Have Disabilities: A Multi-Tier Approach (2nd Edition). Upper
Saddle River, NJ. Pearson Education.
• http://blog.valorebooks.com/student-thinking-final/#sthash.kqjeRE20.dpbs
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• https://lighthouseview.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/getting-to-the-“gist-of-the-idea”-within-the-collaborative-strategic-reading-
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• https://www.timeshighereducation.com/books/reviews-what-are-you-reading-24-march-2016
