Reading is a process that involves recognizing words, leading to the development of comprehension. ... The reading process involves three stages. The first is the pre-reading stage, which allows the reader to activate background knowledge, preview the text, and develop a purpose for reading.
There are three major types of planning, which include operational, tactical and strategic planning. A fourth type of planning, known as contingency planning, is an alternative course of action, which can be implemented if and when an original plan fails to produce the anticipated result.