7 STRATEGIES FOR READING COMPREHENSION

Create mental and sensory images as you read.

• VISUALIZE

• USE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

• ASK QUESTIONS

• DETERMINE IMPORTANCE

Use what you already know to help make connections with what you're reading..

• VISUALIZE

• USE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

• ASK QUESTIONS

• DETERMINE IMPORTANCE

Ask questions (who, what, where, how) before, during, and after reading to help you understand what you're reading..

• VISUALIZE

• USE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

• ASK QUESTIONS

• DETERMINE IMPORTANCE

Identify main ideas and themes as you read.

• VISUALIZE

• USE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

• ASK QUESTIONS

• DETERMINE IMPORTANCE

Use prior knowledge and text to make predictions, answer questions, and draw conclusions.

• MAKE INFERENCES

• VOCABULARY

• SYNTHESIZE INFORMATION

Look up new words and terms essential for comprehension

• MAKE INFERENCES

• VOCABULARY

• SYNTHESIZE INFORMATION

Organize your thoughts to gain an overall understanding of what you've read.

• MAKE INFERENCES

• VOCABULARY

• SYNTHESIZE INFORMATION