READING


 * __READING__**

=READING PROCESS=

It can be divided into 3 big steps:

1) Pre-reading 2) Reading 3) Post-reading


 * 1) ****__ PRE-READING __**

A) **__SKIMMING__**: Look at the titles, sub-titles, pictures, end of the chapter questions, read about the author.
B) **__ACTIVATE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE (ABK)__**: To remember what I know about the topic. To conect Þ (better understanding, remember for Longer periods of time) C) **__PREDICTING__**: To make educated guesses. They have to be logical. What do you think will happen?

D) **__CLARIFY NEW VOCABULARY__**: Look for the meaning of new words. Dictionary, context clues, glossary.

E) **__ORGANIZERS:__** Helps us to organize the story or the reading. It will be easier to understand.


 * 2) ****__ READING (ACTIVE READING) __**

A) Predicting B) Clarifying words- Context Clues C) Questions D) Summarizing E) Visualize (create mental images) F) Connect (ABK)

A) Clarify vocabulary B) Confirm predictions C) Re-telling (telling the story in your own words. For very young children) or Summarizing (identifying the main idea and details. For older children) D) Complete the organizer. E) Create your questions. Respond. What does it say to you? What feelings does it evoke in you as you read? What does the story add to your understanding of people or events? (Develop critical thinking)
 * 3) ****__ POST-READING __**