Active Reading and Reflection Techniques

This lesson teaches how to revise your thinking while reading by pausing at the end of each section and reflecting on how your thoughts have changed. It uses examples from a nonfiction article about George Washington to illustrate the process. The lesson emphasizes active reading and understanding new information, encouraging students to jot down their revised thoughts.

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