1. Pre-reading. The goal during this step is to build connections and make the text more understandable.
2. Reading. The goal of this step is to encourage student initiated reading.
3. Responding. This can be achieved by participating in discussion, writing a reading log, or other activities. The goal of this is to encourage self-regulated actions that can be utilized to comprehend.
4. Applying. Students will then use the text to finish a project, write a book report, or utilize the text in their own life. The goal of this is to build understanding and personal experience.
