What Parents of Strong Readers Do:

Before Reading: 

·Check background knowledge by inquiring what is already known about the subject and what experiences students can share about it.

·Set purpose for reading and discuss the key questions they need to find answers for as they read.

·Select specific strategies to use to comprehend effectively.

·Skim/scan the chapter by reading the title, subtitles, captions. Turn headings into questions. Read first and last paragraph and ask students to  make predictions. 

During Reading:  

·Look for key words and discuss key words and concepts. Ask students to watch for key words.

 ·Monitor understanding by highlighting key words found as you read. Use sticky notes to mark important sections and use to take notes. Metacognate or talk to themselves during reading.

·Question internally to check for understanding.

·Synthesize thoughts, ideas and concepts by continuously summarizing and identifying main ideas by putting ideas into your own words.

After Reading:       

·Clarify by checking with someone else.  Talk about what you learned in the reading and compare notes. This could be done in large group or share with individuals/small group.

·Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant ideas

·Evaluate Were your reading goals achieved? Did you understand what you read?

·Summarize in your own words out loud or in your head restate the main ideas of the selection and the events or examples given to support the ideas.

·Reflect on and personalize the text, integrate ideas and understandings with prior knowledge.