1. In Concert: An Integrated Reading and Writing Approach by Kathleen T. McWhorter

2. Chapter 1: An Overview of Active Reading Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

3. Passive readers are uninvolved with what they read. What are some of the habits of passive readers? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

4. Active readers are involved with what they are reading. What are effective strategies for active readers? Goal 1: Read Actively Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5. Goal 2: Preview Before Reading Previewing is familiarizing oneself with the organization and the content of a text before reading it. Effective Strategies for Previewing:  Read the title and subtitle of the text  Check the author’s name  Read the introduction or first paragraph  Read each bolded heading  Read the first sentence under each heading  Note any charts, graphs, or pictures  Read the last paragraph or summary  Make predictions about the text Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

6. Goal 3: Form Guide Questions Guide Questions are questions that a reader should be able to answer while reading a text or after reading a text. Helpful Tip: Most students form guide questions mentally; however, it is best to write them down. Jot them in the margins or a notebook while reading. What are some effective strategies for creating guide questions? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

7. Goal 3: Form Guide Questions Helpful Tip: When forming guide questions, use terms like “how,” “why,” and “what” to begin the questions. This avoids creating questions with “yes or no” answers. Sample Headings: Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Heading Advances in Medical Technology U.S. Obesity Rates at All-Time High The Importance of College Completion

8. Goal 4: Develop Strategies for Understanding What You Read Create an idea map, a visual of the organization/content of a text. Helpful Tip: Create the idea map while reading the text to avoid re-reading and to allow content to stick in the mind. Title Thesis (main point of essay) Topic Sentence (key idea) Conclusion (or summary) Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

9. Goal 4: Develop Strategies for Understanding What You Read Suggested Strategies for Approaching Difficult Readings:  Think about the time and place in which you are reading  Rephrase each paragraph in your own words  Read difficult sentences or sections aloud  Reread difficult or complicated sections  Read more slowly  Write a brief outline of major points (or idea map)  Highlight key ideas and terms Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

10. Goal 5: Build Your Vocabulary Through Reading Question: What should I do when I don’t know the meaning of a word? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

11. Goal 6: Think Critically Critical thinking means evaluating and reacting to what you read, rather than accepting everything as the truth. This often involves consulting various information sources for different perspectives. Question: How will thinking critically help me? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

12. Goal 6: Think Critically Reading Assignment Example Critical Thinking Example College TextbookIs the author trying to influence my opinion? What would make me think this? Newspaper Article Is the article telling the complete story? Are there sides of the story I am not getting to hear? Is the information from a reliable source? Where did it come from? AdvertisementWhat message is this ad sending? Who is the ad’s target audience? Why would someone purchase this product? Critical Thinking Is Active Thinking: Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

13. Goal 1: Read Actively Review Questions

17. Goal 2: Preview Before Reading Review Questions

19. Goal 3: Form Guide Questions Review Questions

21. Goal 4: Develop Strategies for Understanding What You Read Review Questions

25. Goal 5: Build Your Vocabulary Through Reading Review Questions

27. Goal 6: Think Critically Review Questions