Which of the following is an after-reading strategy?

• A. Frontloading vocabulary
• B. Collaborative strategic reading
• C. Paired summarizing
• D. Re-reading with purpose

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is identifying an activity used after reading to check understanding and reinforce what was read. Paired summarizing fits this role exactly. When two students team up to create a concise summary, they must pull together the main ideas and essential details in their own words. This not only reinforces comprehension but also gives English learners a purposeful language practice: practicing expressing ideas clearly, using appropriate vocabulary, and negotiating meaning with a partner. It solidifies memory of the text and helps students connect what they read to their language use.

Frontloading vocabulary is done before reading to build background knowledge. Collaborative strategic reading involves pre-, during-, and post-reading tasks, not just after-reading. Re-reading with a purpose can occur after reading, but it’s not inherently a post-reading, collaborative summary activity.