·1 I think about the cover, title and topic.

·2 I stop to check to see if I understand what I’m reading.

·3 I think about why I liked it.

·4 I read the back cover and the print on the inside of the jacket.

·1 I make mental images or pictures in my head.

·2 I retell.

·3 I ask questions about the topic.

·4 I highlight, underline or make note of confusing parts

·5 I speak, draw and/or write reactions.

·6 I predict what the topic is about or what might happen.

·7 I highlight, underline, make note of unfamiliar words.

·8 I reread favourite parts.

·9 I skim any pictures, charts and graphs.

·10 I reread to try to understand confusing parts and unfamiliar words.

·11 I reread to find details.

·12 I read headings and words in bold-faced type.

·13 I write down an unfamiliar word that I can’t figure out.

·14 I picture characters and places and ideas.

·15 I think about what I already know about the topic.

·16 I use pictures, graphs and charts to help me understand confusing parts.

·17 I predict what might happen to a character if the story continued.

·18 I stop and retell to check what I remember.

·19 I reread to remember details.

·20 I read captions under and above photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, etc.

·21 I predict and adjust as I read.

·22 I raise questions and read for answers.