Good readers are always thinking while they are reading.

GOOD READERS...

ASK QUESTIONS: Ask yourself who, what, where, when, why, and how? Do this before, during, and
after reading.

SUMMARIZE: Constantly check to make sure you understand what is going on and that you are
remembering the important facts.

VISUALIZE: Picture what is happening in your mind. Use the author's words to help you.

CONNECT: Think about how the book reminds you of yourself, another book, or something going on
in the world.

PREDICT: What do you think this book is about? What do you think will happen next?

CLARIFY: Stop and figure out any words or confusing parts that you don't understand. Good
readers know when they understand and when they don't. If they have trouble understanding
words, phrases, or passages, they use problem solving strategies including skipping ahead,
rereading, asking questions, using a dictionary, and reading a passage aloud.

REACT: How does it make you feel (sad, excited, scared, etc.)? What would you do?

USE THEIR SCHEMA: Good readers use relevant prior/background knowledge to help them understand
before, during, and after reading.