Good readers use many strategies as they are read in order to assist 
with comprehension.  The strategies include:


ASK QUESTIONS:  Ask yourself who, what, where, when, why, and how?  
Do this before, during, and 
after reading.

SUMMARIZE:  Constantly check to make sure you understand what is 
going on and that you are 
remembering the important facts.

VISUALIZE:  Picture what is happening in your mind. Make a movie in 
your head of the story while you are reading.

CONNECT: Think about how the book reminds you of yourself, another 
book, or something going on in the world.

PREDICT:  What do you think this book is about?  What do you think 
will happen next? Do this before you read and continue to predict as 
you read.

CLARIFY:  Stop and figure out any words or confusing parts that you 
don't understand. If good readers have trouble understanding 
words, phrases, or passages, they use problem solving strategies 
including skipping ahead, rereading, asking questions, using a 
dictionary, and reading a passage aloud.

REACT:  How does it make you feel (sad, excited, scared, etc.)?  
What would you do?

USE THEIR SCHEMA:  Good readers use background knowledge to help 
them understand before, during, and after reading.