Reading Strategy: Previewing & Predicting

Tina Tina
22 Dec 202006:32

Summary

TLDRThis transcript explores various reading strategies that help readers understand texts better. It emphasizes the importance of previewing and predicting before reading, using the title and pictures to guess the content. The script then touches on how readers make choices on what to focus on based on headlines, and it introduces specific strategies like vocabulary in context and reading for main ideas. The overall message is to encourage readers to actively engage with the material through these strategies, making them more effective in their reading.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Good readers use different strategies based on what they are reading.
  • 😀 One important reading strategy is previewing and predicting before reading.
  • 😀 Previewing involves looking at any pictures, charts, and the title of the text.
  • 😀 Predicting means making a guess about what the text is about after previewing.
  • 😀 Readers should try to predict the main ideas or content based on the previewed materials.
  • 😀 Good readers do not read everything in a newspaper; they focus on headlines to decide what to read.
  • 😀 The strategy of reading for main ideas helps readers focus on the most important points.
  • 😀 Reading strategies can vary depending on whether the reading material is for school or pleasure.
  • 😀 Vocabulary in context is another important strategy to help understand what you're reading while reading.
  • 😀 By previewing, predicting, and focusing on main ideas, readers can become better at understanding texts.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of using reading strategies?

    -Reading strategies help readers understand and engage with the material more effectively. They guide how to approach different texts, making the reading process smoother and more efficient.

  • What is previewing in reading?

    -Previewing involves looking at pictures, charts, and titles before reading a text to get an idea of what it might be about. This strategy helps readers make predictions and mentally prepare for the content.

  • Why is predicting important before reading?

    -Predicting helps readers make educated guesses about the content, allowing them to actively engage with the text and anticipate key ideas or concepts, which enhances understanding.

  • What are the three reading strategies taught in Level 100?

    -The three reading strategies taught are: previewing and predicting before reading, vocabulary in context while reading, and reading for main ideas while reading.

  • What does a good reader do before reading?

    -A good reader previews the material by looking at pictures, charts, and the title, and then predicts what the reading will be about. This prepares them for the content and guides their understanding.

  • How does previewing a text help in understanding it?

    -Previewing helps by providing clues about the text's content through visual elements like pictures and titles. It allows the reader to form initial expectations and set a purpose for reading.

  • What is the strategy of reading for main ideas?

    -Reading for main ideas involves focusing on the key points of the text to understand its overall message or central themes. This strategy helps readers retain the most important information.

  • What are the actions involved in previewing a text?

    -Previewing a text involves looking at any pictures or charts, reading the title, and then taking a moment to predict what the reading will be about based on these clues.

  • Why do good readers predict before reading?

    -Good readers predict to activate prior knowledge, engage their curiosity, and prepare mentally for the text. This helps them better connect with and understand the material as they read.

  • How does the strategy of predicting relate to the content of a reading?

    -Predicting connects the reader’s expectations with the content, guiding them to focus on specific parts of the text that align with their predictions. This makes the reading experience more interactive and meaningful.

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Reading StrategiesPreviewingPredictingComprehensionVocabularyLearning SkillsEducationReading TipsReading TechniquesLiteracyEffective Learning
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