FAQ: What is the three-stage reading

process? How can I implement it in my

classroom?
What are the three stages of the reading process?

The three stages of the reading process are into, through, and beyond, or pre-
reading, during-reading, and post-reading (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p. 172)

What is the into stage and what are activities to use as part of the into
stage?

The into stage helps set the stage for the story or text. This is the time to introduce
key vocabulary words, make predictions, active prior knowledge and get students
interested in the text (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p. 177).

Activities to use during this stage

K-W-L chart
Define, visualize, and act out key vocabulary words
Use pictures to make predictions
Make connections with students prior knowledge
Take a Story Walk where students look at headings, bold words, pictures
and captions

What is the through stage and what are activities to use as part of the
through stage?

The through stage is the actual reading of the text. During this stage readers should
be making sense of the text and connections. Readers should be also practice
comprehension strategies and constantly relate to the text (Diaz-Rico, 2013, p.
177).

Activities to use during this stage

Re-reading sections
Complete graphic organizers
Perform Think-Aloud
Use leveled questions
Identify cause and effect examples
Find the main idea and details for each section of the text
What is the beyond stage and what are activities to use as part of the
beyond stage?

The beyond stage provides the opportunity for students to take the text to a new
level. During this stage readers are able to demonstrate their understanding and
extend their comprehension to a higher level.

Activities to use during this stage

Summarize the text

Re-tell the text to a partner

RE-write the ending of the story

Create a news story

Answer follow-up questions

Complete K-W-L chart and/or review student predictions