Introduction to the Reading Process

It should not be surprising that using a reading process will help you understand and remember what you read. After all, writers follow a process in creating the material. Although there are some similarities between the writing process and the reading process, there are also differences. Just like the writing process. There is a pre-reading process, a reading process, and a post-reading process.

For each step in the process of reading, there are specific goals and strategies to be used. A study method called the “SQ3R Study Method” is very useful during the reading process. The “SQ3R Study Method” has five steps. The first two steps, Survey and Question, are part of the pre-reading process. The Reading step is simply reading. Finally, the Recite and Review steps are used during the post-reading process.

On the following pages, each step, its goals, and its strategies will be explained. To get ready to read these pages, look at the diagram on the next page. Read the title, sub-titles, and look at any pictures. Stop at the title “Basic Reading Comprehension Skills”. Then, start back at the beginning of this section and read carefully.

Are you ready to read?