Reading Comprehension Strategies

This lesson teaches how to improve reading comprehension by engaging in mental conversations. The instructor demonstrates reading a text, pausing to reflect on interesting points, and asking questions to deepen understanding. By following three steps—pausing, questioning, and seeking answers—students can enhance their ability to comprehend and retain information from texts.

What is a common mistake students make when reading?

• Reading too quickly

• Not stopping to think about the content

• Highlighting too much text

• Reading aloud

What was the initial event described in the reading exercise?

• A flood in New York

• A fire in a barn in Chicago

• An earthquake in San Francisco

• A storm in Miami

Why were the firefighters described as tired?

• They had been on vacation

• They were battling blazes all week

• They were attending a conference

• They were training new recruits

What question does the narrator raise about the firefighters' response?

• Why did they not have enough equipment?

• Why did they not call for backup?

• Why did they arrive late?

• Why did they not know where to go?

What is the first step in improving reading comprehension according to the lesson?

• Pausing after new or interesting information

• Reading faster

• Discussing with peers

• Highlighting key points

What should you do after pausing at interesting information?

• Ignore it

• Write a summary

• Move on to the next section

• Ask questions like 'I wonder why'

What is the final step in the reading comprehension process described?

• Discussing with a teacher

• Looking for answers in the text

• Writing a report

• Memorizing the text

What is the overall goal of having conversations in your head while reading?

• To memorize facts

• To improve understanding

• To read faster

• To entertain yourself