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Reading Strategies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| preview | get a sense of the text before reading |
| set a purpose | decide why you are reading |
| connect | relate personally to what you read |
| use prior knowledge | think of what you already know about the topic |
| predict | guess what will happen next |
| visualize | create a mental picture |
| monitor | check for comprehension as you read |
| make inferences | develop logical guesses based on the text and your own experiences |
| Which ARS? I have read books by this author before. | connect |
| Which ARS? Mr. Twit's beard must be awful! | make inferences |
| Which ARS? Rereading the article on mummification makes it easier to understand. | monitor |
| Which ARS? Based on the text, I think this character will reveal a secret soon. | predict |
| Which ARS? I could picture the dark, black clouds coming in over the town after reading the chapter. | visualize |