reading is the active process of understanding print and graphic texts. Reading is a thinking process. effective readers know that when they read, what they read is supposed to make sense. they monitor their understanding, and when they lose the meaning of what they are reading, they often unconsciously select and use a reading strategy (such as rereading or asking questions) that will help them reconnect with the meaning of the text. reading skills and strategies can be taught explicitly while students are learning subject-specific content through authentic reading tasks.