Self-Assessment
Successful readers learn to self-monitor their accuracy, fluency and
comprehension. As they read, they ask themselves: did that word
sound right? Did it make sense in context? Does that look like the
word I guessed? Do I need to correct myself? Does this new
information fit with my background knowledge? Should I ask for
help? Although each subskill can be explicitly taught in isolation,
readers learn to juggle a variety of strategies at once. Students will
also use self-assessment to choose appropriate books for
independent reading.