1. What do you think it means to “connect personally” with a text (make connections with your life)?
2. Why is thinking about what you read helpful for understanding?
3. How do good readers deal with confusing parts of a text?
4. Do you believe reading faster is always better? Why or why not?
5. How can the practice of asking questions while reading improve comprehension?
6. What types of texts (novels, articles, emails) do you read deeply vs. skim? Why?
7. Do you keep a reading journal, notes, or highlight ideas when you read? How does that help or not help?
8. How do reading habits change what we remember from reading?
9. What one reading strategy would you like to try more often in your reading?