Before reading the content, learners develop their purpose for reading by creating questions based on the chapter title, section headings/subheadings, graphics, and/or topic sentences.

Learning Outcomes

• Preview text features
• Set a purpose for reading
• Ask and answer questions
• Stimulate interest and curiosity

Implementation

1. Learners preview the content and turn the headings, subheadings, graphics, and topic sentences into questions.
2. Learners then read the passage with a purpose, finding the answers to their questions. Encourage learners to summarize the content in their own words and cite page and/or paragraph numbers.
3. Explain that it is okay to let some questions go unanswered after learners read the content. What is essential is that they have generated a focus for their reading. Learners may be motivated to search for answers utilizing other sources.
4. After learners finish the content, they can write a summary or answer a reflective question given by the instructor to extend their learning.