Before children can read, the process of comprehending text begins when someone reads a picture book to them. Young children listen to the words, see the pictures in the book, and may start to ＿＿（11）＿＿ the words on the 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 tap into what they already know and that knowledge will help them understand the text they are about to read. In other 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 on their prior knowledge about similar topics. As they read, students may mentally revise their prediction as they gain more information. In addition, identifying the main ideas and making a summary requires students to ＿＿（15）＿＿ what points are important and put those points in their own words. Furthermore, asking and answering 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 answers in the text.