WHAT A CAREFUL READER DOES

BEFORE reading, a careful reader asks:

• Why am I reading this story or article?
• What does this seem to be about?
  • Is it about something or someone I already know?
  • Is it about something new I am learning?
  • Is it about something I want to learn?
  What kind of reading will I do?
  • Will I read about characters in a story?
  • Will I read about how to do something?
  • Will I read to learn interesting facts?

DURING reading, a careful reader asks:

• Do I understand what I’m reading?
  • Do I need to slow down?
  • Can I figure out any words I don’t know?
  • Do I need to look for clues?
  • Do I need to read some parts again?
  How can I connect with what I’m reading?
  • Is it something I already know?
  • Is it something new I am learning?
  • Is it something I want to know more about?

AFTER reading, a careful reader asks:

• What do I remember about what I read?
  • Can I use my own words to tell others about it?
  • Can I name the most important ideas in it?
  • Can I think of other ways to show that I understand it?
  What do I think about what I read?
  • Did it add to something I already knew?
  • Did it tell me something new?
  • Did it make me want to learn more?

TYPES OF TEXTS TO USE/GENRES

Types of Text to Use 

1. Narrative
2. Expository
3. Functional

GENRES

1. Realistic Fiction
2. Historical Fiction
3. Science Fiction
4. Fantasy/Fables
5. Traditional Literature
6. Informational Text (Science, Social Studies)
7. Biography
8. Autobiography
9. Poetry

Other Sources of Print

1. Diary
2. Newspapers
3. Magazines
4. Editorials
5. Table of Contents
6. Index
7. Dictionary/glossary
8. Experiments
9. Internet
10. Graphic aids (timelines, maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables)
11. Advertisements
12. Brochures
13. Posters
14. Directions
15. Programs
16. Order forms
17. Recipes
18. Applications
19. Menus
20. Catalogs
21. Pamphlets
22. TV Guides

HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR PARENTS