Problem Solving
To step back from a situation to look at and think about the different parts of the problem
What is Stop and Think?
Titles, headings, bold words, illustrations, graphs, charts, vocabulary lists, end of chapter summaries
What are strategies to do before reading?
A detailed plan of what I plan to accomplish
What is specific?
To separate the facts from opinion, knowledge versus guessing
What is gathering information?
What you already know about the topic
What is activate prior knowledge?
This is within your power to complete or accomplish.
What is attainable?
To think of many ways to solve a problem
What is brainstorming?
A strategic, selective reading method in which you focus on the main ideas of a text.
What is skimming?
A goal that is important to me to accomplish.
What is relevant?
a situation one faces where there is an obstacle that prevents you from reaching your goal
What is a problem?
To write a brief summary of what you just read in your own words from memory.
What is to summarize?
A set expectation for when I plan to have met my goal.
What is timeline?
To make a list of outcomes and the potential consequences.
What is Evaluating Consequences and Outcomes?
Create a concept map or flashcards.
What are strategies to use after reading?
A specific and measurable step to accomplishing goals.
What is an objective?