1. Read with a Question in Mind
Reading Comprehension Strategy
By Michelle Bridwell

2. When approaching a reading assignment, enter the text thinking—read with a conscious purpose
Reading with mere compliance in mind, and not comprehension, wastes valuable time
Questions in Mind

3. Q=Question
What information do you hope to gain from reading the material?
What do you already know about this topic?
What do you think the author might say?
SQ3R

4. Question:
Turn each of the main points found in the introduction, headings, topic sentences, or summary into a question.
Use these questions to guide your reading.
SQ3R

5. Today we are going to read a very short article about teens and driver’s licenses. You probably have ideas and opinions about this topic.
However, something has changed recently about teens getting their licenses. What do you think that might be?
Example

6. From the Washington Post--“Teens are in No Rush to Drive”
Federal data released Friday underscore a striking national shift: 30.7 percent of 16-year-olds got their license in 2008, compared with 44.7 percent in 1988.
From the Washington Post--“Teens are in No Rush to Drive”

7. Brainstorm questions why you think the rate of license-getting has declined among today’s teens.