BEING AN EFFECTIVE READER Read all material given by your instructor Find a time and place to read Take break Stay healthy
ACTIVE READING- SKIMMING/SCANNING Skim the material to check for key concepts Do before an in- depth read Look for boldfaced words
ACTIVE READING-BREAKING DOWN THE MATERIAL Author Look at credentials Table of contents Organization of text Chapter titles What chapter is about Section headings Use to study for tests Chapter Review
ACTIVE READING-BUILDING YOUR VOCABULARY Learn the meaning of the terms Ask your instructor Look up the terms Use credible sources Use the words in other situations Buy dictionary/thesaurus
OK5R STRATEGY Overview Key ideas Read beginning/end Read Record 1-2 summary of key ideas Recite What did you learn Review Reflect
READING DIFFICULTIES If you think you have a problem, ask for help Reading problems Reading too slow Poor concentration Distractions