1. 1 Textbook Reading

2. 2 Why Read Textbooks? Do you need to? Access information for:  Tests and assignments  Final exam  Future – it’s your chosen career!

3. Reading Issues Takes too much time Language is too difficult Mind wanders Headaches Tired 3

4. 4 Reading Strategy: SQ3R Survey Question Read Review Recite

5. 1. Survey Before you read Scan:  Titles  Headings  Pictures  Summaries  Chapter Qs 5

6. 6 2. Question Do I just look at it? NO!!!!  Activate your prior knowledge  Predict direction and content  Ask, “what are key concepts?”

7. 7 Asking Questions What do I already know about the information in this chapter? What are the main ideas of this chapter? How can I turn sub-headings into test questions to help me focus my reading? What questions are found in the text that might help me?

8. 8 3. Read Done after surveying Continue to ask questions Read what is important and ignore the rest  How?  Practice  Listen in class  Stressed?  Repeated?

9. 9 3. Read For comprehension Locate key concepts Re-read Make point-form notes  Main ideas (condense)  In you own words  Definitions

10. 10 Reading Read in detail if not understood!

11. 11 Reading? No! Active Studying! Read carefully and slowly Break info down Relate info to class notes, experiences, internet Re-read Study graphic aids Re-read

12. 12 4. Review Understand concepts Practice discussing main topics Anticipate test questions Use:  Terminology  Specific examples  Relate to previous material (application)

13. 5. Recite Practice/study Memory Short but frequent sessions 13

14. 14 Practice! Practice! Practice! Summarize what you read Take notes in your own words Ongoing vocab list To help remember:  Use as many senses as possible when studying/reading  Be creative

15. 15 Reading Tips Max 45 min sessions Take breaks Read manageable chunks Avoid reading during your sleepy times Read actively, not passively

16. 16 Other Reading Resources Class notes Dictionary Internet Classmates Tutors Instructors Learning Skills Advisors

17. 17 Controlling Your Study Environment Pick a “Study/Reading Spot” Have materials prepared Lighting and room temp Ensure you’re alert, fed and have quiet When your mind wanders, refocus

18. 18 Summary You NEED to:  Survey (“trailer”)  Ask Qs and answer them  Translate “textbook talk” into your own words and diagrams  Re-read  Condense info  Practice! Frequent but short sessions