What Is Response to Reading

Responding to reading focuses on making and extending meaning and refining interpretation rather than on literal comprehension questions. Through reader response, students develop a sense of what is important in text and are able to form judgments about what they are reading.

What is a personal response to a reading?

A personal response generally involves several details that analyze, interpret and make connections to the text that was read. An effective response is elaborated and well-supported with direct evidence from the text.

How students can respond to reading?

During reading, students can use graphic organizers to help them focus on targeted skills. For instance, if we want them to work on comprehension, we can give students graphic organizers that prompt thinking about summarizing, inferring, visualizing, cause and effect, and more!