Active Reading
Reading is (blank)
Absorbing
Step 1: Get a good night's (blank).
Sleep.
What is the first step for studying?
Gathering your materials.
Collage reading materials are way more (blank) than high school reading materials.
Complicated.
Name two parts of a textbook.
Introduction, table of contents, chapter preview, chapter introduction, chapter summary, and review material.
Step 2: Be (Blank).
Prepared.
You should study every (blank).
Day.
You are expected to do what before class??
Read, do and understand the material.
Name one thing you should do while actively reading.
Highlighting, underlining, asking questions, paying attention to bolded or italicized words, and paying attention to graphs, charts, etc.
Step 3: Have a (blank) and follow it.
Plan.
Name one way to study.
Reviewing notes, groups, watching/listening to videos, or testing yourself.
What is the first step in any reading assignment?
To understand the context of what you're about to read.
What are the steps of active reading?
Preparing, reading, capturing key ideas, and reviewing.
Stress can sometimes be (blank).
Beneficial.
When should you start studying for a test/exam?
A week.
Most assignments will have a couple (blank).
Chapters.
What are some features in a textbook that can help with active reading?
Introduction, table of contents, chapter preview, chapter introduction, chapter summary, and review material.
The most common causes of test anxiety are (blank).
Lack of participation and negative attitudes.
For each hour you spend in the classroom, you will be expected to spend (blank) or more additional hours studying.
2 hours.
Name two sources that you will have to read from in college classes.
Your textbook, primary sources, academic journals, and online postings.