Author: Just Simply Write
When you’re in school
It’s important to know
Your comprehension
Needs to grow!
I want you to learn
This is no tease
Plans of action called
Comprehension Strategies!
These strategies will help you
They will… indeed
Understand and remember
The stories you read!
Before you begin
Make some predictions
Use what you know
Whether fact or fiction!
Create mental images
Make pictures in your head
Like watching a movie
That’s what I said!
Next as you read
Good readers wonder
Ask yourself questions
You won’t make a blunder!
You may need to be
A story detective
Draw a conclusion
It’s quite effective!
In many stories
There’s a lot to read
Determine what’s important
Find information you need!
How about summarize?
Good readers do
Find the main points
This will help you!
Now’s the time
To really think
Make a connection
Does it link?
Text to self
Text to text
Text to world
What is next?
There are other strategies
You can use
Come and ask
I won’t refuse!