Why is summarizing after each paragraph encouraged in reading lessons?
AIt replaces all questions
BIt shortens the lesson
CIt removes new words
DIt builds comprehension
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It builds comprehension
1. Summarizing after each paragraph makes a reader process what was just read.
2. It has come to be seen as effective for building students' comprehension.
3. It does not replace questioning or remove difficult words.
_Source: Wikipedia, Reading comprehension, section Reciprocal teaching_
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