Monitoring Reading Comprehension Strategies

The video tutorial teaches how to monitor reading comprehension by pausing when confused. It emphasizes using text clues like titles and sections as a roadmap. Common mistakes such as speeding through difficult texts are highlighted. The tutorial advises pausing to clarify understanding, reading ahead, and re-reading to resolve confusion. It concludes with a review of steps to effectively monitor comprehension.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Writing summaries

• Monitoring reading comprehension

• Speed reading techniques

• Improving vocabulary

What should readers use as a roadmap when reading non-fiction texts?

• The publication date

• Titles, subtitles, and sections

• The book's index

• The author's biography

What is a common mistake readers make when encountering difficult phrases?

• Pausing to summarize

• Skipping the section

• Continuing without understanding

• Asking for help

What should a reader do when they encounter a difficult phrase?

• Skip to the next chapter

• Pause and use surrounding language

• Ignore it

• Look up every word in a dictionary

What is the first step in clarifying a confusing sentence?

• Read the entire book

• Ask a friend for help

• Read ahead and then re-read

• Write a summary

How can a reader find clues to clarify their understanding?

• By skipping the confusing part

• By guessing the meaning

• By looking at surrounding sentences

• By reading unrelated texts

What should a reader ask themselves after clarifying a confusing sentence?

• What is the next chapter about?

• Who wrote this text?

• Why is this text difficult?

• What do I now know?

What is the final step in monitoring comprehension?

• Ask yourself what you now know

• Read faster

• Skip difficult sections

• Write a detailed report

Why is it important to monitor comprehension while reading?

• To finish the book quickly

• To impress others with reading speed

• To memorize every detail

• To ensure understanding and avoid confusion

What do great readers do to maintain high-quality reading?

• Speed through the text

• Monitor their comprehension

• Read only summaries

• Focus on difficult words