Biography/autobiography
Reference/research material
Historical fiction
Mystery
Science fiction
Fantasy
Realistic fiction
Fairy tale
Myth
Folk tale
Play
Poetry
Short story
Picture book
Novels
Technical material
Content area material

Types:

Narrative
Persuasive/argumentative
Everyday
Informational
Poetic
 

Recognize text type or form
Identify elements of text types or forms
Recall and restate central ideas/details/sequence
Identify purpose for reading
Use graphic organizers
Recognize bias/point of view
Recognize persuasive techniques
Recognize organizational patterns
Interpret literary devices
Distinguish fact/fiction/opinion
Distinguish information as relevant/irrelevant
Compare and contrast texts
Ask relevant questions
Extrapolate information
Activate prior knowledge
Use context clues
Use habits of inquiry (research and study skills)
Predict
Collaborate
Visualize
Make inferences
Draw conclusions
Evaluate and critique
Self-monitor comprehension
Follow directions
Integrate new vocabulary

Purposes indicated in the Purpose box may also be used as Activities for Constructing Meaning.