SELF-QUESTIONING: READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT

When we read nonfiction we read for information.

We are looking for facts.

We always have a reason or purpose for reading nonfiction, because we want to learn about something.

Self questions we ask about nonfiction:

BEFORE READING

What is my purpose for reading?
What do I already know?
What do I think I will find out?

DURING READING

Do I understand?
Is this what I expected?
What is different? What is the same?

AFTER READING

What are the important details?
Which sections told me that?
What new information did I learn? (What is new?)
Do I need to go back and reread?
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