Which activity is a before-reading strategy?

• A. Taking notes
• B. Connecting texts
• C. Discussing text
• D. Making predictions

Answer: (D)

Making predictions is a before-reading strategy because it gets students thinking and curious before they start reading. By looking at clues like the title, headings, and any pictures, plus drawing on what they already know, students form guesses about what the text will cover, how it might unfold, and what questions they hope to answer. This anticipatory activity sets a purpose for reading and activates relevant background knowledge, which helps guide attention and comprehension as they read.

Notes-taking, while valuable, is usually done during or after reading to record important ideas. Connecting texts and discussing text are typically activities that happen during or after reading to build understanding across sources or to analyze meaning with others.