Article Reading Checklist
Speech Therapy Guide Upfront Magazine
Article Reading Checklist
Follow these 9 steps to understand, track, and discuss any magazine article.
9 Steps to Complete
Name:
Date:
Article:
1
Before You Read • 1-Minute Preview
Look First
Read the Headline & Subtitle: What is the main topic or debate introduced?
Scan the Photos & Captions: Who is in the story and where does it take place?
Make a Quick Prediction: What do you think the author wants to prove or explain?
2
While You Read • Track & Mark
Underline or Sticky Note
Find the Big Idea: Mark the author's primary argument in the opening paragraphs.
Underline 2 Facts or Quotes: Spot a statistic, date, or statement from an expert.
Solve 1 Tough Word: Reread the sentence and use surrounding clues or commas to decode it.
3
After You Read • Say It Aloud
Speech & Discussion
State the Main Idea: Say: "This article is mostly about..."
Support with Proof: Say: "An important fact from the text was..."
Give Your Perspective: Say: "In my opinion, this matters because..."
Goal: Check off all 9 items to finish your article analysis.
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