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Reading strategy instruction helps students engage and make sense of what they are learning through an active process of learning. At the heart of strategy instruction is getting students to talk and write about what they are learning and thinking. Strategies span all areas of literacy development but we frequently use them during comprehension, vocabulary, and writing instruction with adult learners.
When should you use a particular reading strategy? The March and April editions of Keeping in Touch KIT) introduced reading strategies to utilize before and during reading engagement. “Before” strategies activate students’ prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading and writing. “During” strategies help students make connections, monitor their understanding, generate questions, and stay focused. “After” strategies provide students an opportunity to summarize, question, reflect, discuss, and respond to text. This KIT edition introduces strategies for after students read the material.
Choosing fewer strategies to implement and giving students multiple opportunities to use them, allows more time to the subject matter content and strengthens the ability to apply the strategies.
These seven post-reading activities will engage your student and help them have a deeper understanding of what they have read.
Click here for additional after-reading activities
Click here for the Reading Strategies Chart
Click here for the Reading Skills Chart
As a reminder, it is important to choose the correct reading level for your learner. Click below to determine the level of reading material that is appropriate for your student.
How to Choose the Correct Level of Reading Material
Recommended resources to try.
Readworks-Free reading site by level that includes audio, a print version of a story, and before, during, and after comprehension questions. Must sign up for a free account.
Bow Valley Readers-Free online books by level that includes audio, and a print version.
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