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Reading Strategies

Reading Strategies. Karen Waechter Learey Tech (813) 231-1973. Strategy 1: Scanning the Text. Previewing a text before you read helps you learn the material better by: Giving you a purpose for reading. Focusing on the most important information. Connecting the information

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Reading Strategies

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  1. Reading Strategies Karen Waechter Learey Tech (813) 231-1973

  2. Strategy 1: Scanning the Text

  3. Previewing a text before you read helps you learn the material better by: Giving you a purpose for reading. Focusing on the most important information. Connecting the information in the text to what you already know. Scanning

  4. Scan the text– What are the bold topics? What are the signal words that give you clues about what the text might be about? Look at the charts/diagrams/pictures around the text. What clues do they give you about what the content is? Are there any dates in the text? Purpose for Reading

  5. Visual Hooks I NEED TO KNOW THIS! I DON’T UNDERSTAND WOW! THAT’S INTERESTING!

  6. Write down 3 to 5 words to describe what you think the passage is about. Scan for vocabulary words—look up any you don’t know. Read the passage and compare what you thought it would be to what it actually was.

  7. Strategy 2: Understanding the Text

  8. There are two basic parts to understanding a passage: Structure: How the text is laid out Signal/Transition Words Words that show movement from one part of the text to the next

  9. Skim the text to find the general structure *Cause/Effect *Compare/Contrast *Descriptive *Sequence/Order *Problem/Solution Ask yourself: What kind of thinking will I need to understand the text? What is the best way to display the information after I read? Structure of the Text

  10. Sequence: again, also, and, and then, finally, first Time after a few days, after awhile, afterward Comparison again, also, in the same way, once more Contrast although, but, despite, even though Signal/Transition Words and Phrases

  11. Examples for example, for instance, in fact, to illustrate Cause and Effect as a result, because, consequently, then Place above, adjacent to, closer to, elsewhere Summary or Conclusion as a result, as has been noted, in conclusion

  12. Predict what the main idea of the passage will be. Remember to use what you have already learned through identifying the structure of the text and noting the transition/signal words. Write your prediction down.

  13. Read the text After you read the passage: Refer to your prediction of the main idea. How close did your prediction come to the actual meaning of the text?

  14. Strategy 3: Using Graphic Organizers

  15. Graphic organizers are visual ways to show relationship among ideas. They help organize our thinking and knowledge. They are useful when trying to understand an informative or expository text. What are Graphic Organizers?

  16. There are 5 main types of Expository/Informational Text: Cause/effect Compare and contrast Description Problem and solution Sequence/chronological order Each one may require a different kind of graphic organizer to help the text make sense Expository/Informational Text

  17. KWL Chart Topic Before reading: • Write down the things you know for sure about the topic. • Write down all the things you think you know or want to know about it. • After reading, go back and summarize what you learned.

  18. Venn Diagram Graph This graph is useful in organizing texts that show comparison/contrast . The white circle represents the responsibilities of an EMT. The red circle represents the responsibilities of a Paramedic. The pink area below indicates what the two groups have in common.

  19. Sequence Organizer Graph This type graph is great to organize the steps necessary to complete a task.Below is an example of the Head-Tilt/Chin-lift Procedure. 1st Step 2nd 3rd 4th • Apply BSI precautions. • Place the patient in a supine position. • Position yourself to the left of the patient if possible. • Place the palm of on hand on the patient’s forehead. Place the fingers of your other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw near the chin. • While applying pressure down on the forehead, simultaneously use the fingers of the other hand to lift the jaw upward, bringing the chin forward. Continue unit the teeth of the lower mouth almost touch the teeth of the upper. • While maintaining the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver, assess for breathing and ventilate as needed. • Document findings.

  20. Cause/Effect Graph Cause: Not studying your EMT notes/text each night. Effect: 1. You flunk out 2. You loose money 3. You don’t meet your career goals

  21. Problem/Solution Graph • Problem: • You flunked out of EMT Class • Solution: • Save up money to enroll in the next class. • 2. Contact Karen Waechter at Leary to set up a time to go over proper study skills/habits. • 3. Follow her suggestions and establish good study habits • 4. Enroll in the next EMT-B class • 5. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY • 6. Contact Karen to set up a tutoring schedule if needed.

  22. Strategy 4: Constructing a Concept Map

  23. A Concept Map is a very special type of graphic organizer. It is sometimes called a semantic map. It allows you to focus on the most important points in a text. The map is made up of lines, boxes, circles, and/or arrows. It can be simple or complex. What is a Concept Map?

  24. Preview the text Look at the boldface type, heading, and general structure of the text Sketch out a map using boxes, lines, arrows, bubbles, or any other shape. Place the chapter heading in the center circle of the map and the boldface type/heading in a circle/box around the center circle Draw lines from the boxes to the center circle to show relationships between them The 4-1-1

  25. Concept Map Chapter title

  26. Vocabulary Charts KIM Chart • “K”: key word (vocabulary word) • “I”: information (definition of the word) • “M”: memory clue (sketch a picture)

  27. For each word, place a in the column that best describes your knowledge of the word. If you have some knowledge of the word, write your definition in the “I guess it means..” column. After reading write a corrected or completed definition of the words in the “I know what it means” column. Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Chart

  28. Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Chart

  29. How Do You Eat an Elephant?

  30. Previewing a text before you read helps you learn the material better. Scan the text– What are the bold topics? Write down 3 to 5 words to describe what you think the passage is about. Scan for vocabulary words—look up any you don’t know. Use Graphic organizers to show relationship among ideas.There are several different kinds but, all help organize our thinking and knowledge. “One bite at a time…”

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