the reading process and strategies

• the 5 thinking strategies of good readers

  1. predict
  2. picture
  3. draw comparisons
  4. monitor
  5. correct gaps in understanding
• 3 levels of reading:

  1. literal - reading the lines
  2. interpretive - reading between the lines
  3. critical - beyond the lines
• reading is a form of thinking

  • readers find meaning by associating schema
• reading requires no unique mental/physical abilities
• the reading process

  1. prepare to read
  2. process information
  3. react to what has been read
• effective reading is interactive

  • interacting with the authors ideas
  • relate experiences
  • monitor comprehension
• comprehension problems result from reader's lack of background knowledge
• reading rate and comprehension are related
• reading strategies should fit purpose for reading