Reading Instruction:
Reading Comprehension

Gilbert R. Guerin, Ph.D.
San José State University

~ Module 1, Session 10~
Activity 2


Timing of Reading Comprehension Strategies

 

Before Reading

 

During Reading

 

After Reading

 

Set purpose

Read to report

Report after sentence and longer

 

Advanced organizers

 

Refer to pre-questions

 

Restate reading

 

Brainstorm expectations

 

Use graphic organizer

 

Answer pre-reading questions

 

Pre-teach concepts and vocabulary

 

Note new word occurrences

 

Redefine words and use in a sentence (orally)

 

Tie into prior knowledge

 

Look for similarities

 

Report in change in knowledge

 

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