1. Create Mental images
Good readers make mental pictures while they read.
2. Use Background Knowledge
Good readers use their prior knowledge before, during and after reading.
3. Ask Questions
Good readers generate questions before, during and after reading.
4. Make Inferences
Good readers use information from what they read to make predictions
and create interpretations that deepen their understanding of the text.
5. Determine the Most Important Ideas or Themes
Good readers identify key ideas or themes as they read.
6. Synthesize Information
Good readers track their thinking as it evolves during reading.
7. Use Fix-up Strategies
Good readers are aware of when they understand and when they don’t. They
use problem solving strategies to “fix” their reading problems.
