Reading Comprehension Strategies Flashcards

Grade 3 · English · Flashcards

Study the strategies that strong readers use to deeply understand texts.

Flashcards

comprehension: True understanding — being able to think about, discuss, and explain what you read
making connections: Linking reading to yourself, other texts, or the world to deepen meaning
text-to-self: Connecting reading to your own life, memories, or feelings
text-to-text: Connecting one book or text to another you have read
text-to-world: Connecting reading to events or facts in the real world
asking questions: Wondering about the text before, during, and after reading
before reading questions: 'What do I know? What will this be about?' — activate background knowledge
during reading questions: 'Why did that happen? What will come next?' — stay engaged
after reading questions: 'What was most important? What did I learn?' — check comprehension
visualizing: Creating mental images or a 'mind movie' as you read
inferring: Using text clues + background knowledge to figure out unstated information
summarizing: Retelling the most important points in your own words — not every detail