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Textbook Reading

Textbook Reading. Why Read Textbooks?. Do you need to? Access information for: Tests and assignments Final exam Future – it’s your chosen career!. Reading Issues. Takes too much time Language is too difficult Mind wanders Headaches Tired. Reading Strategy: SQ3R. Survey Question

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Textbook Reading

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  1. Textbook Reading

  2. Why Read Textbooks? • Do you need to? • Access information for: • Tests and assignments • Final exam • Future – it’s your chosen career!

  3. Reading Issues • Takes too much time • Language is too difficult • Mind wanders • Headaches • Tired

  4. Reading Strategy: SQ3R • Survey • Question • Read • Review • Recite

  5. 1. Survey • Before you read • Scan: • Titles • Headings • Pictures • Summaries • Chapter Qs

  6. 2. Question • Do I just look at it? • NO!!!! • Activate your prior knowledge • Predict direction and content • Ask, “what are key concepts?”

  7. Asking Questions • What do I already know about the information in this chapter? • What are the main ideas of this chapter? • How can I turn sub-headings into test questions to help me focus my reading? • What questions are found in the text that might help me?

  8. 3. Read • Done after surveying • Continue to ask questions • Read what is important and ignore the rest • How? • Practice • Listen in class • Stressed? • Repeated?

  9. 3. Read • For comprehension • Locate key concepts • Re-read • Make point-form notes • Main ideas (condense) • In you own words • Definitions

  10. Reading • Read in detail if not understood!

  11. Reading? No! Active Studying! • Read carefully and slowly • Break info down • Relate info to class notes, experiences, internet • Re-read • Study graphic aids • Re-read

  12. 4. Review • Understand concepts • Practice discussing main topics • Anticipate test questions • Use: • Terminology • Specific examples • Relate to previous material (application)

  13. 5. Recite • Practice/study • Memory • Short but frequent sessions

  14. Practice! Practice! Practice! • Summarize what you read • Take notes in your own words • Ongoing vocab list • To help remember: • Use as many senses as possible when studying/reading • Be creative

  15. Reading Tips • Max 45 min sessions • Take breaks • Read manageable chunks • Avoid reading during your sleepy times • Read actively, not passively

  16. Other Reading Resources • Class notes • Dictionary • Internet • Classmates • Tutors • Instructors • Learning Skills Advisors

  17. Controlling Your Study Environment • Pick a “Study/Reading Spot” • Have materials prepared • Lighting and room temp • Ensure you’re alert, fed and have quiet • When your mind wanders, refocus

  18. Summary • You NEED to: • Survey (“trailer”) • Ask Qs and answer them • Translate “textbook talk” into your own words and diagrams • Re-read • Condense info • Practice! Frequent but short sessions

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