Before, During, and After Reading
Here are some questions for you to think about Before, During, and After you read:
Before Reading
Good Readers Ask...
What do I think this book is about?
What do I predict might happen?
What do I already know about this topic or story?
During Reading
Good Readers Ask...
Does what I am reading make sense?
Do I understand the meanings of the words?
Can I picture what is happening in my mind?
After Reading
Good Readers Ask...
Were the predictions I made correct?
Did I learn something that I did not know already?
Can I retell the story or share the information in a summary?
Before Reading
Good Readers Ask...
What do I think this book is about?
What do I predict might happen?
What do I already know about this topic or story?
During Reading
Good Readers Ask...
Does what I am reading make sense?
Do I understand the meanings of the words?
Can I picture what is happening in my mind?
After Reading
Good Readers Ask...
Were the predictions I made correct?
Did I learn something that I did not know already?
Can I retell the story or share the information in a summary?