Reading Strategies
If reading takes time, what must you do to ensure that you read?
Make time to read!
What makes for the best notes?
They are well-organized and are easy to review throughout the course of study (p 155)
Why does reading for new content and comprehension take time?
In order to understand we must read, re-read, and re-read again
What is the SQ3R Reading Strategy?
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Recap
What is the best note taking system?
The one you will use consistently (p 156)
How do you get an idea of how long it will take you to read a given piece of text or a book?
Know your reading speed.
What are some PRIMARY reading sources?
First editions of books, legal documents, letters, first hand accounts of events
What are 5 methods of note taking?
1. Outline 2. Cornell 3. Mind Map 4. Flow 5. Write on Slides
How do you create the proper reading environment?
Find a quiet, comfortable, distraction-free environment.
What note-taking strategy is similar to an outline?
A Chart or Table
How many processes are involved in Active Reading?
Six!
1. Prior knowledge 2. Ask questions 3. Infer and imply 4. Learn new vocabulary 5. Evaluate the reading 6. Apply the reading to other learning and situations
What short cut makes note-taking easier? (Think about text messages)
Shorthand/abbreviations