Quick Reading Tips

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What We Will Cover

Reading Strategies True/False
Using Your Text To Prepare For Class
Making

What We Will Cover Reading Strategies True/False Using Your Text To Prepare
Notes On Your Reading
Notes in a notebook
Notes in a textbook
Using Your Text After Class

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True or False?

You must always read every word in the chapter or

True or False? You must always read every word in the chapter
you will not understand it.
If you read too fast, you will lose some of your comprehension.
Taking notes on reading lengthens the reading process.

How Much Do You Know About Good Reading Strategies?

False
Effectively skimming the chapter works for some texts and is often more time effective.

False
There is no known link. Comprehension comes from being able to pull out important information.

False
It shortens the time by keeping you focused and saves future study time.

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Reading Tips

Always read the chapter that will be covered before class.
What the

Reading Tips Always read the chapter that will be covered before class.
instructor says will make more sense.
The instructor often assumes the lecture will be building on knowledge from the text, not creating new knowledge.
Find a quiet place to study-Eliminate Distractions!
Some distractions are external: Chatter, Radio, etc.
Some are internal: Fears, Worries, etc.

Preparing For Class

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More Reading Tips

Set realistic reading goals!
Will you read or skim text in

More Reading Tips Set realistic reading goals! Will you read or skim
detail?
How long will you work with that text?
Should you read it in sections?
Write down any questions that you still have about your topic.
Listen for the answers to those during the course lecture.

Preparing For Class

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Make notes in your book or notebook to simplify future studying.
Notes in

Make notes in your book or notebook to simplify future studying. Notes
your text
Do this after you have read-NOT WHILE READING.
You do not know what is important until after you finish.
Underline subjects & verbs
Notes in a notebook:
Find a consistent method that works for you.

Making Notes On Your Reading

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Notes In A Notebook

SQRRR

urvey the text: Critically look at all
?

Notes In A Notebook SQRRR urvey the text: Critically look at all
Headings ?Pictures (maps, charts, or graphs) ?Summaries

uestions: Turn all of the headings into questions.
Write out questions and speculate answers before reading.

ead: Focus on answering your questions as you read.
Write down the real answers to your questions.
These make great self-quiz questions before tests.

ecall: Without looking at your book or notes, sketch, in your own words, the main points of the reading.
This forces you to THINK!

eview: Usig your book & notes, see how well you did.
Note the things you stated incorrectly or forgot.

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Create a Chapter Map

Title of Chapter

Primary
Headings

Examples or Details

Subordinate Ideas

Notes In A

Create a Chapter Map Title of Chapter Primary Headings Examples or Details
Notebook

-Based on a Chapter Map From The Louisiana State University’s Center For Academic Success

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-From The University of Texas Learning Center Website

Notes In A Textbook

-From The University of Texas Learning Center Website Notes In A Textbook

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Using Your Text After Class

Once you have gone to class, return to

Using Your Text After Class Once you have gone to class, return
the chapter to read it again more thoroughly.
Compare the notes that you took in class, to those that you took from your reading.
Do you still have questions about the subject?
If you can not find the answers in your text the 2nd time through, arrive to the next class early and ask your instructor prior to class.
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