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1 Chapter 8: Improving and Adjusting Your Reading Rate
Reading Across the Disciplines: College Reading and Beyond, 2/e, Kathleen McWhorter © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

2 In this chapter you will learn how to:
Improve your reading rate. Adjust your rate to meet comprehension demands. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

3 Improving Reading Rate
Try to read a little faster. Preview before reading. Improve your concentration by eliminating distractions. Set time goals. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

4 Eliminate Distractions
Read in a place conducive to study. Use writing to keep you mentally and physically alert. Alternate between different types of reading assignments. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

5 Adjusting Reading Rate
Assess the difficulty level of the assignment. Assess your familiarity with and interest in the material. Define your purpose. Determine what, if any, follow-up activity is required. © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

6 Levels of Comprehension
Complete comprehension (100%) High Comprehension (80-100%) Moderate Comprehension (60-80%) © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

7 Complete Comprehension
Desired level of comprehension—100% Type of Material—Poetry, legal documents, argumentative writing Purpose in Reading—Analysis, criticism, evaluation Range of Reading Rate—Less than 200 wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

8 © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers
High Comprehension Desired Level of Comprehension— % Type of Material—Textbooks, manuals, research documents Purpose in Reading—High comprehension, recall for exams, writing research reports, following directions Range of Reading Rate— wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

9 Moderate Comprehension
Desired level of comprehension— % Type of Material—Novels, paperbacks, newspapers, magazines Purpose in Reading—Entertainment, enjoyment, general information Range of Reading Rate— wpm © 2005 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

10 Visit the Companion Website
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