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Using Skills for Riddles
Tips for Taking
Remember Critical Reading
100
W/
What is "with"
100
Having completed this prior to class will help you remember and connect the things learned in lecture.
What is "Reading Assignments"
100
Intertwined in your fingers, like a ring, but with a much different function. When it comes to taking notes, I will get the job done.
What is "a pen/pencil"
100
Keep notes _________, not lengthy
What is "brief"
100
A reading method to help enhance critical reading skills...
What is "SQ4R Method"
200
introduction
What is "intro"
200
At the end of class, use your notes to write a brief ________ to help you consolidate the lecture's material
What is "summary"
200
This task consistently occurs and involves two tools. Each tool's main purpose is for this task only and when used together and properly by the user, all hard to reach places are indeed reached.
What is "Brushing teeth"
200
The minor details support ________, so it is important to listen for signal words and write these down in the outline format
What is "Main Points or Main Ideas"
200
These tools imbedded in texts are easy to skim or skip over but often have important information or present the material in a different way.
What are graphic organizers, timelines, flow charts etc.
300
government
What is "gov't"
300
Using this note-taking system allows you to turn your notes into flashcards or a study guide for review
What is "Cornell Note-taking System"
300
This task often presents confusion as running around from one place to another can be neccessary. Sometimes done through windows or with a list, this task really depends on the individual and what one wants to accomplish or needs.
What is "shopping"
300
Complete this tip: Listen- _________ -Write
What is "Think"
300
Make these as you read, flip through them as the days go on and you'll be surprised by your increased understanding of the material in the text
What are "flashcards"
400
against
What is "vs"
400
Just before class, it is a good idea to do this to help remember where lecture left off last and to gear up for what is about to begin
What is "Review notes from the previous lecture"
400
For this task, you are likely to feel the hottest of hots and coldest of colds depending on where you get your materials from. There are no exact materials needed but they are likely to be mixed together. Completed alone or with others, all parties involved will hopefully feel full as a result.
What is "cooking"
400
After lecture you should coordinate your lecture notes with....
What is "Reading Notes"
400
Whether taking notes in lecture or completing outside reading, avoiding these and staying focused is key to being the best active listeners and critical readers.
What are "distractions"
500
conc.
What is "Concentration"
500
Students are often hesitant to do this, but individuals are likely to remember the responses if you....
What is "Ask Questions"
500
Completing this task will let you go where you need to go. The key is to place the tool just so, and move it in the right direction. Careful though, with there being a lot of these tools with different purposes, this task can get tricky. You might end up out in the cold.
What is "unlocking a door"
500
The Cornell Method and Outline Method are founded on active listening and critical reading skills. Both aid in this aspect of note taking.
What is "organization"
500
Textbooks can be long and tedious. Do yourself a favor and do this to breakdown reading assignments, better comprehend and retain material, and avoid getting overwhelmed.
What is "chunk your reading"
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