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ACTIVE OR PASSIVE?
Are you an active or passive reader? Active readers use strategies aimed at building connections.* Passive readers learn in piecemeal fashion, one idea at a time.*
How many of these describe how you read?
I grab my text and read.
I start at page one and read until the end.
I highlight all the important information in yellow.
I read everything at the same speed.
I believe everything I read.
I read and then write notes on what is in the textbook.
When I read, I try to memorize all the important information.
Passive reading is ineffective and time-consuming. It can also lead to frustration and a lack of desire to continue reading.
Active reading PRE-READING STRATEGIES
Survey the Chapter^
Your goal is to become familiar with the material, and to activate your thinking:
v Read the title and subtitle.
v Read the introduction or first paragraph.
v Read each major heading.
v Read the first sentence under each heading.
v Read the last paragraph or the summary.
Budget Time
Now based on your survey, decide how much time you will need to read the chapter. Consider the length of the text, its density, and its difficulty. Schedule the time in so that when you read, your goal is to understand the material.
Make a Map of the ChapterSTRATEGIES DURING READING
Use Visual Cues
Let the visual layout of the textbook help you decide what to read. Often, examples are indented, separated, or in italics. If you understand a concept, you may not need to read all the examples provided. Decide for yourself which sections of the chapter are necessary to read.
Mark the Text
Read with a pencil in your hand and mark important information using symbols. For example, draw a box around the main theme, underline the sub-themes, and circle the details. This will assist you with maintaining concentration and attention.
POST-READING STRATEGIESGenerate Representations*Generate a Final Summary*Compile Questions*
Are you an active or passive reader? Active readers use strategies aimed at building connections.* Passive readers learn in piecemeal fashion, one idea at a time.*
How many of these describe how you read?
I grab my text and read.
I start at page one and read until the end.
I highlight all the important information in yellow.
I read everything at the same speed.
I believe everything I read.
I read and then write notes on what is in the textbook.
When I read, I try to memorize all the important information.
Passive reading is ineffective and time-consuming. It can also lead to frustration and a lack of desire to continue reading.
Active reading PRE-READING STRATEGIES
Survey the Chapter^
Your goal is to become familiar with the material, and to activate your thinking:
v Read the title and subtitle.
v Read the introduction or first paragraph.
v Read each major heading.
v Read the first sentence under each heading.
v Read the last paragraph or the summary.
Budget Time
Now based on your survey, decide how much time you will need to read the chapter. Consider the length of the text, its density, and its difficulty. Schedule the time in so that when you read, your goal is to understand the material.
Make a Map of the ChapterSTRATEGIES DURING READING
Use Visual Cues
Let the visual layout of the textbook help you decide what to read. Often, examples are indented, separated, or in italics. If you understand a concept, you may not need to read all the examples provided. Decide for yourself which sections of the chapter are necessary to read.
Mark the Text
Read with a pencil in your hand and mark important information using symbols. For example, draw a box around the main theme, underline the sub-themes, and circle the details. This will assist you with maintaining concentration and attention.
POST-READING STRATEGIESGenerate Representations*Generate a Final Summary*Compile Questions*
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