Using the SQ4R Method to Read Textbook Reading Lecture 3 Using the SQ4R Method to Read Effectively

The SQ4R Method (sometimes known As the SQ3R Method) ______ the chapter first. means to __________ good warm-up activity to help you focus & prepare S increases your motivation, interest, & ________________ helps you set goals & manage time stimulates learning process by laying foundation for grasping information

Q _______________ Make a question for each heading or subheading in the chapter. (Write it next to each heading in the book.) Q Ex. Chapter Heading-- “The Causes of the Civil War” So, how could you turn the above heading into a study question? ________________________

Questions give you a _________ for reading & help you concentrate How does writing questions help me learn better? Questions give you a _________ for reading & help you concentrate Questions also prepare you for future tests…you can study for a test by __________________ __________________________!

The 4 R’s of the SQ4R Method: _____

R ______…very carefully. Read paragraphs one at a time, pausing to ask yourself what you just read. R Careful reading keeps you_______ for better comprehension. Careful reading gives your memory time to process new info. before you start taking in more info. Careful reading promotes_______ _________…an essential skill for college students.

R ___________ information. *After careful reading, next step is to write down important info. R *5 Basic Choices for Note Taking Styles: 1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________ ________________________ 4._________________________ 5._________________________

Gives you shortened form of information you need to learn Why is the recording step so important?!! Gives you shortened form of information you need to learn When you write, you are ___________ involved in the learning process. Writing also involves _______________, which sets up another channel into your memory system.

R ______…What does recite exactly mean? It means repeatedly saying new facts & concepts _________ until you know them thoroughly. In other words, you can easily answer the questions you created from the chapter headings of the text… without looking at your notes! R

R ______…What does it mean to review? In a nutshell, “review” just means ________________. R When you review, you put info. into __________ memory, so you can retrieve it when needed. Ongoing review keeps info. fresh in your memory. It also allows you to add & associate new info. with old info.