Previewing Texts

D: What is previewing?

• Previewing is gathering information before reading a text.

P: How do I preview?

• For a Book:
1. I read the whole title and think about it. I predict the genre.
2. I examine (look carefully) the illustrations.
3. I read the blurbs.
4. I set a purpose for reading.
5. I use the five finger rule.

• Previewing on a Test
1. I circle the title and think about it. I predict the genre using clues.
2. I read the questions and circle 2 or 3 important words.
• DO NOT READ THE ANSWER CHOICES!

C: Why/when do I preview?

• I preview before reading. I preview because it helps me choose just-right books and make connections to my schema. This helps me understand what I'm reading better when I begin.

[Figure 19.A (A) establish purposes for reading selected texts based upon own or others’ desired outcome to enhance comprehension;]