The Reading Process

How many stages are in the reading process?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the reading process?

• pre-reading

• active-reading

• post-reading

• anti-reading

The pre-reading stage occurs _____ reading a text.

• before

• while

• after

The active reading stage occurs _____ reading a text.

• before

• while

• after

The post-reading stage occurs ______ reading a text.

• before

• while

• after

What is the definition of PREVIEW?

• what you already knew before reading

• any type of media, such as a novel, tv show, movie, or newspaper article

• to look over a selection of keywords and details before reading a text

What is the definition of TEXT?

• what you already knew before reading

• any type of media, such as a novel, tv show, movie, or newspaper article

• to look over a selection of keywords and details before reading a text

What is the definition of PRIOR KNOWLEDGE?

• what you already knew before reading

• any type of media, such as a novel, tv show, movie, or newspaper article

• to look over a selection of keywords and details before reading a text

To add notes and comments, use symbols, highlight, and ask questions while reading is to __________ the text.

• annotate

• preview

• skim

During which stage of the reading process should you preview the text and activate your prior knowledge?

• pre-reading

• active reading

• post-reading