what can THE TEACHER DO before reading?
- Explore what children already know about a topic
- Discuss students' experiences
- Have students make predictions based on things like the title, images, etc...
- Discuss similar texts or texts about the same topic
- Expose children to new vocabulary that will be crucial to understanding the text
- If using graphic organisers, discuss or model how to use them efficiently
(Department of Education and Children's Services, 2011)