Make Predictions

· Look at the pictures. (Take a picture walk) 
· What do you think the book is going to be about? 
· While reading, revise the predictions or make new ones.

Visualize 

· While you read, imagine a story taking place as if it were a movie. 

· Before reading, think about the subject based on the title, chapter heads, and visual information. 
· While reading, pause and ask questions. 
· Look for the answers while reading. Pause and answer your questions. 

Retell and Summarize 

· During reading, note the main ideas or events. 
· At the ends of chapters or sections, review the information or story. Note main ideas or events and the details that support them. 
· After reading, retell or summarize the text. Focus on the important points and support them with relevant details. 
· Refer to the book to check the retelling or summarization. 

Connect the Text to Life Experiences, Other Texts, or Prior Knowledge 

· Is the subject familiar? Do the characters resemble familiar people? Have you learned about the concept from school, home, or other experiences? 
· Is the style or genre familiar? Does it resemble other texts? Television shows, movies, and games can be considered "texts."