1. BEING AN EFFECTIVE READER  Read all material given by your instructor  Find a time and place to read  Take break  Stay healthy

2. ACTIVE READING- SKIMMING/SCANNING  Skim the material to check for key concepts  Do before an in- depth read  Look for boldfaced words

3. ACTIVE READING-BREAKING DOWN THE MATERIAL  Author Look at credentials  Table of contents Organization of text  Chapter titles What chapter is about  Section headings Use to study for tests  Chapter Review

4. ACTIVE READING-BUILDING YOUR VOCABULARY  Learn the meaning of the terms  Ask your instructor  Look up the terms  Use credible sources  Use the words in other situations  Buy dictionary/thesaurus

5. OK5R STRATEGY  Overview  Key ideas Read beginning/end  Read  Record 1-2 summary of key ideas  Recite What did you learn  Review  Reflect

6. READING DIFFICULTIES  If you think you have a problem, ask for help  Reading problems Reading too slow Poor concentration Distractions