Six Active Reading Strategies

Active Reader Notes Name ______

Valerie called Queen Priscilla cute and energetic

What do the active reading strategies mean?

Directions: After reading the definition of the 6 reading strategies, re-write the definition in your own words.

Active Reading Strategy Definition in Your Own Words

Visualize

Clarify

Question

Predict

Connect

Evaluate

Active Reader Notes Name ______

ACTIVE READING STRATEGIES PRACTICE

Movie Review Title ______Author ______

Notes: Label with strategy and quoted line Visualize: from the text.  describe the images  create the movie in your mind

Clarify:  STOP AND PAY ATTENTION  summarize/explain  read on  note answers to question

Question:  ask questions

Predict:  figure out what will happen next

Connect:  connect personally  connect to media

Evaluate:  form opinions  make a logical guess  come to a conclusion Active Reader Notes Name ______

Based on the movie review you just read, write a 6-8 sentence paragraph explaining why you will or will not go see the movie reviewed. You must use evidence from the review and your reading strategies.

Check yourself: What strategies did you find most helpful when reading this piece of text and why?

Which strategies do you need to use more often and why?