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

2 Chapter 3: Reading and Learning from Textbooks Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

3 Why should I write when I read or study? 1. Writing focuses your attention 2. Writing forces you to think 3. Writing tests your understanding 4. Writing facilitates recall Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

4 Textbooks are really long! How do I learn all of that information? Helpful Tip: Know the different parts of a textbook and how to effectively use each of them. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5 Important Textbook Features (see chart 3-1 on page 86) Preface Chapter Outlines, Objectives, Goals Pictures and Graphics Review Questions or Problems Chapter Summary Chapter Review Test or Quiz Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

6 Survey Question Read Recite Review Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

7 How do I remember what I study? Helpful Tip: Find a learning/recall strategy that works for you. What are some effective learning and recall strategies? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

8 Immediate Review Periodic Review Final Review Building an Intent to Remember Organizing and Categorizing Associating Ideas Using Various Sensory Modes Visualizing Using Mnemonic Devices Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

9 How do I organize what I need to learn? Highlight Annotate Map Outline Paraphrase Summarize Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

10 How do I know what information to use from the textbook? Practice selective reading Understand the goal of what you’re reading Adjust your reading speed to match the task Read the “fine print” Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

11 Goal 1: Use Writing as a Learning Tool Review Questions

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13 Goal 2: Use Strategies for Reading Textbooks Review Questions

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15 Goal 3: Use the SQ3R System Review Questions

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17 Goal 4: Use Learning and Recall Strategies Review Questions

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19 Goal 5: Select and Organize What to Learn Review Questions

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21 Goal 6: Thinking Critically About Information in Textbooks Review Questions

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