SQ3R Study & Reading Strategy for Success

Stages of Reading What are the three stages of reading? Before Reading During Reading After Reading

Definition of Reading Reading is a dynamic process in which the reader interacts with text to construct meaning. Inherent in constructing meaning is the reader’s ability to activate prior knowledge, use reading strategies, and adapt to the reading situation.

independently & flexibly –The interactive process means that a good reader is no longer one who demonstrates mastery of a series of isolated skills, but rather a person who can apply reading strategies independently & flexibly. –PA Department of Education Definition of Reading

SQ3R What is it? Versatile Reading/Study Strategy –engages students during each phase of the reading process Before Reading During Reading After Reading

List 3 Before Reading Skills Before Reading –Preview the text material –Develop predictions –Set purpose for reading by generating questions. (Must create quality questions)

Before Reading Skills How does this help the reader? Survey/ Question Part of the SQ3R process

List 3 During Reading Skills During Reading (Read) –Read actively for information and meaning Visualize Make Connections Anything else? –Search for answers to your questions –Monitor your comprehension as you actively read

During Reading Skills How does this help the reader? Reading Part of the SQ3R process

List 3 After Reading Skills After Reading (Recite & Review) –Summarize Passages to check for understanding –Ask yourself, “Did I answer my own questions?” – Reread if unable to answer question –Check your overall understanding –Class Discussion can take place –Apply Knowledge

After Reading Skills How does this help the reader? Recite and Review Part of the SQ3R process

SQ3R S = Survey Q = Question 1.R = Read 2. R = Recite 3. R = Review

Survey 1. Think about the title 2. Read over headings and/ or the first sentences of paragraphs 3. Look at illustrations and graphic aids

Survey cont. 4. Chapt./section introduction and/or focus 5. Read summary and/or review questions

Practice Surveying Surveying Includes: Thinking about the title Headings and/ or First Sentences Illustrations / Graphic Aids Read Chapter/Section Introduction and/or “focus” Read summary and/or review questions

Questioning 1. Turn the title into a question. This becomes a major purpose for your reading. Example: How did the geography of the region affect the fertile crescent?

Questioning 2. Write down any questions that come to mind during the survey. (You can use either a notebook or journal entry How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? Make sure to leave space between questions to record your answers What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment?

Questioning 3. Turn Sub - Headings into questions. Example: What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment?

Questioning 4. Illustrations, and graphic aids into questions. Example: What stopped Mesopotamia from reaching the banks of the Mediterranean?

Questioning 5. Write down unfamiliar vocabulary and determine the meaning. Example: What does it mean to barter for goods?

Questioning Questioning Includes: *Turn the title into a question *Write down any questions that come to mind during the survey. *Turn headings & subheadings into questions. *Turn illustrations, and graphic aids into questions *Write down unfamiliar vocabulary and determine the meaning.

Read Actively 1. Read to search for answers to your questions. Example: The flood waters from the mountains helped to the build farm, which allowed a society to develop. How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment?

Read Actively 2. Respond to questions and use context clues for unfamiliar words. Example: What does it mean to barter for goods?

Read Actively 3. React to unclear passages, confusing terms, questionable statements by generating additional questions. Example: What were the real effects of irrigation, and how did they irrigate??

Reading Actively Reading Actively Includes: Read to search for answers to your questions Respond to questions and use context clues for unfamiliar words React to unclear passages, confusing terms, and questionable statements by generating additional questions

Recite 1. Look away from the answers and the book to recall what was read.

Recite 2. Recite answers to questions in writing. Record your answers underneath you questions Example: The snow melt form the mountains to the north supplied an abundance of water! How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment?

Recite 3. Reread the text for unanswered questions Make sure to reread to find answers to all of your questions. Example: Make sure to reread to find answers to all of your questions. How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment? The snow melt form the mountains to the north supplied an abundance of water!

Recite Recite Includes: Look away from the answers and book to recall what was read. Recite answers to questions in writing after you have completely read the text. Reread text for unanswered questions.

Review 1.Answer the major purpose questions? 2. Evaluate how well you read the passage Example: Ask yourself, “Did I understand the reading passage?”, and “Do I remember all the major pieces of information?” How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment? The snow melt form the mountains to the north supplied an abundance of water!

Review 3. Reread your questions and answers and all parts of the chapter to reorganize the information so it makes sense to you. How did the geography of the region effect the fertile crescent? What makes people believe that the fertile crescent has a challenging environment? The snow melt form the mountains to the north supplied an abundance of water!

Review cont. Summarize 4. Summarize the information learned by: writing a summary writing an explanation of how this material has changed your perceptions or applies to your life participating in a group discussion

Practice Review Review Includes: Make sure that you have answered the major purpose questions Evaluate how well you read the passage Reread your questions and answers and all parts of the chapter to reorganize the information so it makes sense to you Summarize the information