Develop the ability to understand the main idea of a passage or story.

Identify key details and supporting information within a text.

Recognize different text genres.

Increase vocabulary by learning new words encountered in texts.

Understand word meanings in context.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Make predictions about what might happen in a story or what the text is about.

Draw conclusions based on evidence from the text.

Identify implicit information and underlying themes.

Evaluate the reliability of information presented in a text.

Formulate opinions and justify them with evidence from the text.

Analyze what characters say and do within a text.

Analyze the author's purpose, point of view, and tone.

Understand how literary elements such as plot, character, setting, and theme contribute to the meaning of a text.

Apply various reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, and close reading.

Use annotation techniques to mark important information in the text.

Monitor comprehension by asking questions while reading.

Read with accuracy, appropriate pace, and intonation.

Use punctuation cues to guide reading fluency.

Practice reading aloud to improve expression and comprehension.

Summarize the main points of a passage or story in their own words.

Identify the most important information and distinguish it from less relevant details.

Connect the text to personal experiences, other texts, or the world around them.

Relate characters, events, or themes to their own lives or other stories they have read.

Cultivate a love for reading and the motivation to read independently.

Practice self-monitoring and self-correction when encountering comprehension difficulties.