Reading as a Process

Reading is a complex social, cultural, linguistic, and mental process. Proficient and fluent readers utilize assets from each of these different sources to comprehend and critically analyze texts effectively. Below you will find a list of things you can do to help your son or daughter comprehend the information in the texts as they read better:

Before Reading

• Make predictions/inferences
• Take a picture walk
• Make personal connections
• Establish the purpose for reading
• Discuss prior knowledge related the book's contents
• Discuss key vocabulary words in the book

During the Reading

• Make predictions/inferences
• Generate questions
• Answer questions
• Apply reading strategies
• Read with a partner
• Record key information
• Model Think Aloud Processes 

After the Reading

• Revisit predictions/inferences
• Respond to a writing prompt related to the text
• Read additional books with similar themes, characters, and or authors
• Summarize events, story elements
• Create a visual and or dramatic representation of the events in the story
• Create a graphic that details key events in the text
• Create and conduct an inquiry project related to the book

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