Help students reflect on their reading with this Self Monitoring Reading Strategy Poster.
Comprehension Posters That Boost Understanding
This vibrant and easy-to-understand poster has been created and designed by an experienced teacher and is the perfect classroom tool to support students as they read, encouraging them to check in with their comprehension and take charge of their learning. The poster has been designed as a quick-reference guide for students to use while reading. It features simple self-monitoring questions that prompt readers to stop, think, and make sure they understand what they’re reading.
Questions on the Self Monitoring Reading Strategy Poster include:
- Does this make sense?
- What just happened?
- What do I think will happen next?
- Do I need to reread?
These prompts build critical thinking and support deeper reading comprehension, especially during independent reading time or guided reading groups.
Self Monitoring in Reading Comprehension
Teaching self monitoring in reading comprehension is essential for helping students identify when they’re confused and what steps to take to fix it. This poster:
- Reinforces self-monitoring as a regular part of reading
- Encourages independence and metacognition
- Works alongside other comprehension posters to support a range of strategies
Print and display the Self Monitoring Reading Strategy Poster near your reading corner, on student desks, or use it digitally during reading lessons.
Use the Self Monitoring Reading Strategy Poster in Your Classroom Today!
Whether you’re introducing self monitoring in reading comprehension for the first time or looking to reinforce the strategy, this Self Monitoring Reading Strategy Poster is a must-have. It’s ideal for classrooms focusing on building lifelong reading habits and stronger comprehension skills.
Available as an easy-to-print PDF or a digital, editable version in Google Slides. Simply use the dropdown menu to choose the format that suits your needs.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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