The document discusses the benefits of prereading text before actively reading. It defines prereading as activities performed before reading an entire text selection. The goals of prereading are to determine the subject and organization of the text in order to take effective notes and decide what to remember. Research shows that prereading improves comprehension, engagement, and reading rates by allowing connections to background knowledge and providing a framework to follow the author's ideas. The document recommends specific prereading strategies like reviewing headings, vocabulary, and visual elements in the text.

1. Improving Comprehension Using Prereading Activities Reading 142 Valerie Hannah