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Chapter 8: Improving and Adjusting Your Reading Rate Reading Across the Disciplines: College Reading and Beyond, 2/e, Kathleen McWhorter © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

In this chapter you will learn how to: Improve your reading rate. Adjust your rate to meet comprehension demands. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Improving Reading Rate Try to read a little faster. Preview before reading. Improve your concentration by eliminating distractions. Set time goals. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Eliminate Distractions Read in a place conducive to study. Use writing to keep you mentally and physically alert. Alternate between different types of reading assignments. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Adjusting Reading Rate Assess the difficulty level of the assignment. Assess your familiarity with and interest in the material. Define your purpose. Determine what, if any, follow-up activity is required. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Levels of Comprehension Complete comprehension (100%) High Comprehension (80-100%) Moderate Comprehension (60-80%) © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Complete Comprehension Desired level of comprehension—100% Type of Material—Poetry, legal documents, argumentative writing Purpose in Reading—Analysis, criticism, evaluation Range of Reading Rate—Less than 200 wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

© 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers High Comprehension Desired Level of Comprehension— 80-100% Type of Material—Textbooks, manuals, research documents Purpose in Reading—High comprehension, recall for exams, writing research reports, following directions Range of Reading Rate—200-300 wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Moderate Comprehension Desired level of comprehension— 60-80% Type of Material—Novels, paperbacks, newspapers, magazines Purpose in Reading—Entertainment, enjoyment, general information Range of Reading Rate—300-500 wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

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