Fiction Checklist (Aa)

If your student has difficulty on reading assignments

Before I Read:

Read assignment instructions. Re-state in my own words and picture what I need to do
Review any related materials (including the outline, vocabulary, background info)
Read the assignment questions

Stop and summarize the main idea after reading each page or paragraph. Re-read if necessary
If I need help summarizing, try picturing (like a movie) what is happening in the story as I read
Highlight and/or jot notes of what I need to remember: main idea, key vocabulary or details, info related to the questions