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Before diving into reading, take a moment to look at the title, headings, pictures, and any bold words. This is like being a detective gathering clues! Ask yourself: What do I think this text will be about? What do I already know about this topic?

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Read through the entire text once without stopping. Don't worry if you don't understand everything! Your goal is to get the main idea or 'gist' of what the author is trying to tell you. Think: What is this mostly about?

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Go back and circle or highlight words you don't know. Don't look them up yet! Just mark them so you can come back to them. Sometimes you can figure out what they mean by reading the sentences around them.

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Read the text a second time, but slower this time. Look for important details that support the main idea. Ask yourself: What evidence does the author give? What examples help explain the main point?

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Think about how this text connects to your life, other books you've read, or things happening in the world. Making connections helps you understand and remember what you read better!

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Good readers ask questions as they read! Write down questions like: Why did this happen? How does this work? What would happen if...? Questions help you think deeper about the text.

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When you have an idea about what the text means, find sentences or phrases that prove your thinking. Underline or highlight these important parts. This is your evidence!

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After reading carefully, write down the most important points in your own words. A good summary includes the main idea and the most important supporting details, but leaves out small details.

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Ask yourself: Why did the author write this? Were they trying to inform you, persuade you, entertain you, or explain something? Understanding the author's purpose helps you understand the text better.

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Think about what you learned and how it changed your thinking. Write or discuss your thoughts about the text. What was most interesting? What surprised you? How does this information help you?

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Go back to those unknown words you marked earlier. Use the sentences around them (context clues) to figure out what they might mean. Look for synonyms, definitions, or examples the author provides.

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Talk about the text with classmates or family members. Sharing your thoughts and hearing others' ideas helps you understand the text even better. Everyone might notice different important details!