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Step 1
Have the reader preview the selection. Look at the cover and then title. Look at some of the pictures and read a little text.
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Step 2
Predict what will happen based on the cover and title. As you go through the story have the person reading make predictions about what they think will, or should happen next.
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Step 3
Ask them the questions, who, what, when, whrere and why as you go through the text. Who are the characters, what is going on, when is the time period and why are they doing what they are doing.
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Step 4
Have the reader Infer what the author is trying to tell them. Imagine details based on characterizations, or generalizations. Use the context of the reading to understand the authors message.
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Step 5
Connect to what you already know. Have the reader relate the story to their own life somehow. Compare to thoughts, feelings or events. Also make comparisons to other reading material.
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Step 6
Summarize by organizing an connecting details. Have the reader draw conclusions,and sum up the story in their own words to deepen connections and cement understanding.
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Step 7
Evaluate the story. Have the reader think about what they haver read, and what they have learned from the text. Ask them questions such as, "Did you like the story?" "Why or why not?" "Was the story important?" "Why or why not?"
Comments
tikrit01 said
on 1/10/2009 This is a great feeling along their improvement, thanks for the info! 5 stars!
hlthychoclitnut said
on 1/7/2009 5*****on How to Help Someone Become a Good Reader.
My son had a hard time reading at first, we did the phonics game which helped tremendously, but I wish I used more of these tips to help him.
WesleyJ said
on 1/5/2009 I used to read out loud to become not only a better reader but a more confident speaker as well. I like step 5 as it's the only way to remember the material well. Absolutely 5 stars!