Active Reading and Reflection Techniques

What is the main goal of revising your thinking while reading?

• To memorize the text

• To change your opinion

• To reflect on how your thoughts have changed

• To read faster

What type of articles provide facts about a topic?

• Nonfiction

• Poetry

• Fiction

• Drama

What was the reader's initial thought about George Washington?

• He wanted to be a farmer

• He always wanted to be president

• He disliked politics

• He was a famous writer

Why is it important to actively read?

• To finish the book quickly

• To understand and make information meaningful

• To avoid boredom

• To impress others

What is a common mistake readers make according to the lesson?

• Reading only fiction

• Reading aloud

• Reading without thinking about new information

• Reading too slowly

What should you do at the end of a section while reading?

• Start a new book

• Pause and reflect on how your thinking has changed

• Write a summary

• Discuss with a friend

What did the reader learn about George Washington's education?

• He studied in England

• He ended schooling at 15

• He was homeschooled

• He graduated from college

What was George Washington's favorite subject?

• Literature

• Math

• History

• Science

What surprising fact did the reader learn about George Washington?

• He had red hair

• He had black hair

• He was a vegetarian

• He was left-handed

What is the final step in revising your thinking as you read?

• Complete the sentence: 'Before reading I thought, but after reading I learned'

• Discuss with a friend

• Take a quiz

• Write a book report