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Embedded Questioning

Strong readers often monitor themselves by actively asking questions and making predictions as they read. The opposite is true of weak readers. They seldom pause during reading to question or predict. In so doing, weak readers miss valuable opportunities to stop and reflect on a text, a key to improved comprehension.

  1. Why am I reading this?

    Readers that actively comprehend what they are reading are mentally asking and answering questions.  Possible questions might be:
    • What does this text mean?
    • How does this text relate to ... ?
    • Where is the information in this text going?
    Teacher should provided a series of questions that are "embedded" within the text you are asked to read.  These questions will help model the interactive behavior one should have as they read text.  

  2. Read

    Read the selection and answer the questions as you read.  Write answers down for discussions later.

  3. Group Discussion

    Once everyone is done reading, be prepared to share your responses to the embedded questions.   What sections of the text was difficult?  What other questions might have served you better?

  4. Self-Questioning

    In a group brainstorm and then make a list of generic questions that might be useful when reading text.  Use assigned text as an example. 

  5. Read More (for Teachers)

    Click here to view additional information about Embedded Questioning.

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