FAQ: What is the three-stage reading process? How can I implement it in my classroom?
What are the three stages of the reading process?
The three stages of the reading process are into, through, and beyond, or pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p. 172)
What is the into stage and what are activities to use as part of the into stage?
The into stage helps set the stage for the story or text. This is the time to introduce key vocabulary words, make predictions, active prior knowledge and get students interested in the text (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p. 177).
Activities to use during this stage
- K-W-L chart
- Define, visualize, and act out key vocabulary words
- Use pictures to make predictions
- Make connections with students prior knowledge
- Take a “Story Walk” where students look at headings, bold words, pictures and captions
What is the through stage and what are activities to use as part of the through stage?
The through stage is the actual reading of the text. During this stage readers should be making sense of the text and connections. Readers should be also practice comprehension strategies and constantly relate to the text (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p. 177).
Activities to use during this stage
- Re-reading sections
- Complete graphic organizers
- Perform “Think-Aloud”
- Use leveled questions
- Identify cause and effect examples
- Find the main idea and details for each section of the text
What is the beyond stage and what are activities to use as part of the beyond stage?
The beyond stage provides the opportunity for students to take the text to a new level. During this stage readers are able to demonstrate their understanding and extend their comprehension to a higher level.
Activities to use during this stage
- Summarize the text
- Re-tell the text to a partner
- RE-write the ending of the story
- Create a news story
- Answer follow-up questions
- Complete K-W-L chart and/or review student predictions
Where can I find more examples of activities for each stage of the reading process?
http://faculty.uoit.ca/hughes/Reading/ReadingProcess.html
http://jc-schools.net/read6-12/ReadingCompStrategies.pdf; http://teachingasleadership.org/sites/default/files/Related-Readings/SL_Ch4_2011.pdf