During-reading StrategiesThere are many during-reading strategies but by far, the best one is to use narration or re-telling as I have describe in the section on reading comprehension strategies Depending on the age, attention span and reading ability, designate a certain length of reading material. This can be a paragraph, a page or a whole chapter. As your student reads, have him stop at the predetermined point and narrate what he just read to you. This can be in the form of a drawing, writing or verbally. This is especially helpful for adults who do not remember material that they just read. Too often we get into the habit of reading the print on the page without really paying close attention to what it means. By stopping periodically and narrating it back (even if only to yourself) will do wonders for reading comprehension. Other during-reading strategies are (notice most focus on slowing down reading speed): 1. 5W's and a K. As students read have them identify who, what, when, where, why and how. This works best with shorter passages but can be expanded for longer works. For example, have your student identify these for each chapter in a novel.2. Make personal connections. As you or your student reads stop frequently and think or discuss how the material can relate to you personally or where have you heard or seen something similar.3. Making predictions. This works best if you are reading something out loud to your child or student. Stop at strategic points in the story and ask; "What do you think will happen next?".4. Ask questions. Have your student or child stop at certain predetermined lengths like in narrating or retelling as explained above, only this time they are to write down one question that can be answered from what they just read. If you are working with more than one student this works well if each student does this and then they can use their questions to quiz a partner.5. Stop and Jot. This is good for anyone but especially those with weak writing skills. Again, predetermine the length of the amount of material you want your student to read. At the end of each, your student stops and draws something about what he just read. Stick figures are fine, he doesn't have to be an artist.6. Visualization. This works best with works read out loud. Stop periodically as you read aloud to your student and ask them: What do you see in your mind? Have them describe to you things like; what is the character wearing?, what does she look like?, what does the setting look like? etc.7. For visual and kinesthetic learners, reading comprehension worksheets with graphic organizers work well.Return to Reading Strategies from During-reading Strategies
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