1. Thinking About My Reading: Summarizing-
Self-Assessment and Goal-Setting Sheet
Name _ Date _
Directions: (1) Put a check mark by the things you do well as a reader when summarizing.
(2) Highlight the things you think you need to work on to become a better reader.
o I read the text features and predict the main idea.
o I reflect on my prediction and either confirm or revise it.
o I read the text features and think how they relate to the main idea.
o I notice boldface and italic words and think how they relate to the main idea.
o I read subheadings and titles and think how they relate to the main idea.
o I identify a section of text that I can read and remember.
o I stop at the end of a section of text to connect, visualize, or remember what I've read.
o I answer questions I have asked.
o I reread to verify important ideas.
o I reread to clarify meaning.
o I reread to choose supporting details and facts.
o I eliminate unimportant details.
Choose one highlighted item to improve upon:
Create a plan to improve upon this skill.
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Comprehension Shouldn't Be Silent: From Strategy Instruction to Student Independence by Michelle J. Kelley and Nicki Clausen-Grace. © 2007
International Reading Association. May be copied for classroom use.
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