Sample Reading Self-assessment

Student's Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________

 
  1. Reading Strategies

    Before Reading
    __ I check print size and length of book for suitability.
    __ I use the five-finger method to see if the book is right for me.
    __ I think about the cover, the title, and what I know about the topic.
    __ I ask questions.
    __ I make predictions.

    During Reading
    __ I form a picture in my mind from what I am reading.
    __ I imagine myself in the story or time that I am reading.
    __ I predict and adjust my prediction or confirm it.
    __ I raise questions (e.g., What will happen next? What has this told me?) and read on to discover answers.
    __ I stop and retell to see what I remember. (I reread if necessary.)
    __ I identify unfamiliar words and use context clues to figure out meanings, or I note the page the word is on.
    __ I make connections from the text to my own life.

    After Reading
    __ I think about the events, characters, or information.
    __ I discuss my reactions.
    __ I reread to find support for responses or questions.
    __ I reread parts that I enjoy.
    __ I ask myself what the story was about or what I have learned.

  2. Reading Response

    Title of recent literature discussed ____________________

    Use the rating scale below to describe your experience in your reading study group. Write any comments that will help clarify your rating.

    Rating Scale: (1 - low, 5 - high)
    1 2 3 4 5

 
Criteria
__ I was willing to express my thoughts and feelings about the literature being studied.

__ I listened to and considered the comments and questions of others.

__ I used the comments of others to extend my understanding of the literature.

__ I asked questions and reviewed the literature selection to try to understand it better.

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