Reading Comprehension Strategies for Grades 7-8

Mrs. Hilton introduces a lesson on reading comprehension strategies using the short story 'The Dinner Party' by Mona Gardner. The lesson covers pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies to enhance understanding and analysis of texts. Students are encouraged to connect personal experiences to the story and practice writing essays based on their analysis. The lesson emphasizes the importance of organized note-taking and critical thinking in reading comprehension.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Writing a short story

• Practicing reading comprehension strategies

• Learning new vocabulary words

• Discussing historical events

What is the title of the short story being read in the lesson?

• The Dinner Party

• The Crisis

• The American Naturalist

• The Colonial Official

What should you do before you start reading a text?

• Write an essay

• Look over the text and note vocabulary words

• Discuss the text with a friend

• Ignore the title

Where does the story 'The Dinner Party' take place?

• Arizona

• Australia

• India

• England

What does the bowl of milk signify in the story?

• Bait for a snake

• A symbol of peace

• A traditional dessert

• A drink for the guests

What is the main argument between the young girl and the colonel?

• The quality of the food

• The decor of the room

• The behavior of women in a crisis

• The weather

What should you do after reading a text?

• Discuss it with a friend

• Write a new story

• Forget about it

• Reflect, summarize, and reread parts you don't understand

How did the hostess know there was a cobra in the room?

• She heard it hiss

• The American told her

• She saw it under the table

• It was lying across her foot

What is one of the post-reading strategies mentioned?

• Writing a new story

• Reflecting on the text

• Discussing the text with a friend

• Ignoring the text

What is the first step in writing a short essay answer?

• Writing a conclusion

• Referencing the text using the genre, title, and author

• Ignoring the prompt

• Summarizing the text