Sometimes students are eager to finish a book, without giving much thought to it when they finish. The extent to which students slow down their reading on encountering inconsistent information is a significant predictor of comprehension (Comprehension Instruction, Research-Based Best Practices, Block & Parris) Providing an opportunity for informal reflection can help them take away key information and consolidate their learning without reading feeling like a chore. It also enables adults to gauge whether or not students are fully comprehending what they read.