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Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Active Reading. C H A P T E R. 5. Active Reading. In Chapter 5 You Will Learn. How to define your reading purpose The Five-Part Reading System Active reading strategies Reading in alignment with your learning style How to build a better vocabulary

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Chapter 5

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  1. Chapter 5 Active Reading

  2. C H A P T E R 5 Active Reading In Chapter 5 You Will Learn • How to define your reading purpose • The Five-Part Reading System • Active reading strategies • Reading in alignment with your learning style • How to build a better vocabulary • Special strategies for managing language courses

  3. Visualize a picture of your self reading quickly, comprehending, and recalling information effortlessly. Imagine thinking: I enjoy reading and I will retain this information. See yourself as an explorer discovering new information, building on facts and concepts, and developing skills to retain and recall. Feel confident about your ability. Visualize a picture of yourself reading quickly.

  4. 5 Success Principle 5 Focus on the PRESENT, not the past.

  5. The Importance of Active Reading To be an effective reader, you must become actively involved with what you are reading. continued

  6. “ To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him, and travel in his company. ” —Andrew Gide, writer

  7. cont’d The Importance of Active Reading To improve comprehension: • Preview. • Take notes. • Outline main points. • Dig out ideas. continued

  8. cont’d The Importance of Active Reading • Jot down key words. • Finding definitions. • Ask and answer questions. • Underline important points. • Look for patterns and themes. continued

  9. cont’d The Importance of Active Reading • Summarizing in your own words • Reviewing for recall

  10. Reading Systems Factors that affect your reading comprehension are: • Skill level. • Vocabulary. • Ability to concentrate. • Ability to recall what you read.

  11. To succeed in business, learn to be a critical reader. You will be able to keep up with journals, professional readings, memos, reports, surveys, and a stack of daily mail.

  12. The Five-Part Reading System • Prepare. • Preview. • Predict questions. • Pick out key words. • Paraphrase.

  13. Graphic Organizer The Five-Part Reading System • Prepare mentally. • Prepare physically. • Eliminate distractions. • Choose a study area. 1. Prepare • Paraphrase, summarize, review. • Recite summary after class. • Explain material to partner. • Carry note cards. 5. Paraphrase and Review • Survey material. • Read objectives. • Connect concepts, terms, formulas. • Look at visuals. • Understand assignment. 2. Preview • Change section headings into questions. • Ask: Who? What? Where? When? Why? 3. Predict Questions • Outline, underline, and highlight key words, ideas, definitions, facts, and concepts. • Develop a traditional outline or mind map. 4. Pick Out Key Words

  14. The SQ3R Reading System Survey the material before reading it. S Find the main points and ask questions. Q Read the material. R Recite the main ideas and key points in your own words. R Review the material carefully. R

  15. Preparation for Reading Prepare yourself mentally through affirmations. continued

  16. cont’d Preparation for Reading Retention is the process by which you store information. If you think something is important, you will retain it. continued

  17. cont’d Preparation for Reading Being in the present means being mindful and keenly aware. Become aware of your posture, your thoughts, and your surroundings. continued

  18. cont’d Preparation for Reading Read when you are most rested and alert. Read at your study area. continued

  19. cont’d Preparation for Reading Clarify your purpose for reading. Plan the material you intend to read, and set a goal for the for the time it will take. continued

  20. cont’d Preparation for Reading The goal in previewing is to read quickly for overall understanding of main concepts and ideas.

  21. Reading Strategies • Outline main points. • Predict questions. • Read actively. • Take frequent breaks. • Make connections. • Talk with the author. continued

  22. cont’d Reading Strategies • Read in alignment with your learning style. • Identify key words.

  23. Reviewing • Summarize in writing. • Recite aloud. • Review. • Review often.

  24. Summarize your material after a lecture. Then explain it to your study partner. Teaching something to someone else reinforces your learning.

  25. Barriers to Effective Reading The greatest barrier to effective reading is attitude. continued

  26. cont’d Barriers to Effective Reading The more you read, the more your reading skills will improve. As your attitude improves, so will your reading ability and your vocabulary.

  27. Managing Language Courses Some reading and study tips for students who are studying different languages are: • Practice exercises. • Keep up with your reading. • Carry note cards with you. continued

  28. cont’d Managing Language Courses • Recite out loud. • Form study teams. • Listen to tapes. • Visualize. • Model and tutor. continued

  29. cont’d Managing Language Courses • Focus on key words. • Have fun.

  30. Vocabulary Building People often judge the intelligence of another person by the ability to communicate through words. continued

  31. cont’d Vocabulary Building Some methods for building your vocabulary are: Invest in a vocabulary book. Review great speeches. Read. Practice in conversation. Practice mentally. Write new words in a journal. Look up words you don’t know. Look for context clues. Be aware and alert. Associate with articulate people. Be creative and articulate. Observe your words and habits. Realize the power and value of words. Look for common word parts. Study how you can use words in conversations.

  32. Technical Reading Use the following strategies to help you with technical material: • Read: • Graphic title • Accompanying captions • Column titles • Labels or symbols and their interpretations • Data (percentages, totals, figures, etc.) continued

  33. cont’d Technical Reading • Identify the type of graphic you are looking at. • Identify the purpose of the graphic. • Connect the graphic to the chapter material. continued

  34. cont’d Technical Reading • In your own words, explain the information depicted in the graphic. • Share your interpretation of it with your study group members.

  35. Graphics enhance and explain the written material that appears in the text.

  36. Reading Forms You can apply good reading skills when filling out a form or application. Read directions carefully when filling out a form. continued

  37. Figure 5.2 Filling Out Forms

  38. Bring a blue or black pen and a #2 pencil when you have forms to fill out.

  39. cont’d Reading Forms Use the following tips when filling out forms: • Scan the document carefully. • Ask questions if you need to. • Read the small print. continued

  40. cont’d Reading Forms • Fill in all the questions that pertain to you. • Write clearly, particularly numbers. • Bring pertinent documents. • Reread your responses.

  41. Prepare mentally.

  42. Prepare physically.

  43. Clarify purpose.

  44. Preview.

  45. Outline main points.

  46. Predict questions.

  47. Read actively.

  48. Pick out key words.

  49. Summarize.

  50. Review and review often.

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