Monitoring

Monitoring

Remember!

Monitoring involves keeping track of how well you are understanding what you read. As you monitor, “fix-up” strategies help increase your understanding.

Steps to take: 

1. Skim a new text. 
2. As you read, visualize what you are reading. 
3. Pause and reflect now and then. 
4. Ask questions and make predictions about your reading. 
5. Notice when something doesn’t make sense, and use an appropriate “fix-up” strategy. 

Strategies to help you correct and reconnect your reading: 

• Adjust your reading rate and read more slowly; 
• read aloud or re-read; read on looking for an explanation; 
• scan for keywords and unfamiliar words; 
• use context clues; 
• take notes; 
• summarize key points; and ask for help.

Monitoring Quiz

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.