1. Unit 7:Get to the Point Prof. Karen Fuqua FS100 – Eight Skills of the Effective Fire Science Student

2. FS100 Information Prof. Karen Fuqua, MS Criminal Justice Prof. Karen Fuqua, MS Criminal Justice Email: kfuqua@kaplan.edu Email: kfuqua@kaplan.edu AIM: kjbfuqua AIM: kjbfuqua Office Hours: Monday & Thursdays, Office Hours: Monday & Thursdays, 9-10PM EST Seminars: Wednesdays, 9PM EST Seminars: Wednesdays, 9PM EST

3. Unit 7 Seminar Reading Reading –We will discuss strategies for approaching a reading assignment and strengthening reading comprehension.

4. Unit 7 Assignments: What should I be doing this week? Attend the Seminar/ Attend the Seminar/ Alternate Assignment - 20pts Read Ch. 4 Read Ch. 4 Quiz - 25pts Quiz - 25pts Keep working on your Project!!! Keep working on your Project!!! Discussion Board - 30pts Discussion Board - 30pts (Remember to post your answer and then to 3-5 fellow students’ main post)

5. DISCUSSION BOARD Topic 1: Reading Styles Topic 1: Reading Styles –In Chapter 4 of Cornerstone, there are a couple of activities that will help you determine how you read. You might want to complete them before responding to this week's discussion question. Think about these questions as you go to the Discussion Board and respond to the following:  What strategies do you use when you read?  Do these strategies differ based on the purpose of your reading? If so, how?  For example, consider how reading a novel for pleasure may differ from reading assignments for school. Or, if you do not think you use a reading style right now, what have you learned this week that you can begin practicing? What areas of your reading style do you need to develop?

6. Unit 7 Objectives The importance of reading The importance of reading The valuable features found in the dictionary The valuable features found in the dictionary Strategies for improving reading speed and concentration Strategies for improving reading speed and concentration How to find the main idea in a paragraph How to find the main idea in a paragraph

7. READING Reading Skills Reading Skills Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension The two greatest problems college students face today are college math classes and reading comprehension.The two greatest problems college students face today are college math classes and reading comprehension. What does the word “comprehension” mean?What does the word “comprehension” mean? What methods do you use to increase your reading comprehension?What methods do you use to increase your reading comprehension?

8. 6-Pack for Successful Reading The material you are reading An Open Mind Pencils Highlighter Paper Dictionary

9. CONCENTRATE DISTRACTIONS – –Outside – –Internal NOTE TAKING READING GOALS TIME LIMITS

10. Readers: Active Active – –Enjoy reading – –Visualize while reading – –Open Mind Passive – –Get it over with! – – Only if I “have” to

11. Make the Most of Your Reading Time!

12. Critical Reading Question what you read Question what you read Use research to verify Use research to verify Keep an inquisitive eye! Keep an inquisitive eye!

13. QUESTIONS?

14. Coming in Unit 8 Critical Thinking Critical Thinking –Read Ch. 9 “Think” –Seminar –Discussion Board –Quiz –You should have your interview scheduled if not completed already See NEXT week! See NEXT week! Keep working on your Project! Due Unit 9!!! Keep working on your Project! Due Unit 9!!! Work Smarter, Not Harder!

15. Unlocking the Keys to Success! Each class you successfully complete, unlocks another piece of your future!

16. See NEXT Week! Please email me or AIM if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, I am here to help you succeed! Please email me or AIM if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, I am here to help you succeed! THANK YOU! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT! THANK YOU! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!