Before children can read, the process of comprehending text begins when someone reads a picture book tothem. Young children listen to the words, see the pictures in the book, and may start to __11__    the words onthe page with the words they are hearing and the ideas these words represent. In order to learn comprehension __12__ , students need modeling, practice, and feedback. For example, when students preview a text, they tapinto what they already know and that knowledge will help them understand the text they are about to read. Inother words, their __13__           knowledge provides a framework for any new information they read. Moreover,when students make predictions about the text they are about to read, this exercise sets up __14__    based ontheir prior knowledge about similar topics. As they read, students may mentally revise their prediction as theygain more information. In addition, identifying the main ideas and making a summary requires studentsto __15__     what points are important and put those points in their own words. Furthermore, asking andanswering questions about a text is another strategy that helps students focus on the meaning of the text.Teachers can help by modeling both the process of asking good questions and strategies for finding the answersin the text.