1 textbook reading. 2 why read textbooks? do you need to? access information for: tests and...
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Why Read Textbooks?
Do you need to?Access information for:Tests and assignmentsFinal examFuture – it’s your chosen career!
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2. Question
Do I just look at it?
NO!!!!Activate your prior
knowledgePredict direction and contentAsk, “what are key
concepts?”
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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?
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3. Read
Done after surveyingContinue to ask questionsRead what is important and ignore the restHow?
PracticeListen in class
Stressed?Repeated?
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3. Read
For comprehensionLocate key conceptsRe-readMake point-form notes
Main ideas (condense)In you own wordsDefinitions
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Reading? No! Active Studying!
Read carefully and slowlyBreak info downRelate info to class notes, experiences, internetRe-readStudy graphic aidsRe-read
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4. Review
Understand conceptsPractice discussing main topicsAnticipate test questionsUse:TerminologySpecific examplesRelate to previous material
(application)
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Practice! Practice! Practice!
Summarize what you readTake notes in your own wordsOngoing vocab listTo help remember:Use as many senses as possible when
studying/readingBe creative
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Reading Tips
Max 45 min sessionsTake breaksRead manageable chunksAvoid reading during your sleepy timesRead actively, not passively
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Other Reading Resources
Class notesDictionaryInternetClassmatesTutorsInstructorsLearning Skills Advisors
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Controlling Your Study Environment
Pick a “Study/Reading Spot”Have materials preparedLighting and room tempEnsure you’re alert, fed and have quiet When your mind wanders, refocus