
Bookland Adventures
Pause... and Ask!
Beginner
Pick an illustrated book to read. Point out pictures that relate to the text.
Tip: If the book mentions an animal, point out the animal in the picture.
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Intermediate
Pause halfway through the story and guess what will happen next.
Tip: Ask “What has happened so far in the story?,” “What do you think will come next?”
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Experienced
Read a story from start to finish and then summarize it.
Tip: Ask “How did the story end?,” “What was the problem in the story?,” “What were some important parts of the story?”
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Why is this important?
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Visualizing, predicting, and summarizing stories help to develop effective comprehension skills.
Reference: Shanahan, T., Callison, K., Carriere, C., Duke, N. K., Pearson, P. D., Schatschneider, C., & Torgesen, J. (2010). Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: IES Practice Guide. NCEE 2010-4038. What Works Clearinghouse. https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/readingcomp_pg_092810.pdf