1. Reading Comprehension Strategies 1. Reading to understand 2. Paraphrasing 3. Identifying Signals in a Reading selection 4. Learning New Vocabulary 5. 3 sweeps or How to read a textbook

2. Reading to Understand 1. Topic- read the title or heading to find who or what the passage is about 2. Main idea- Read the first two sentences of the first paragraph to find what the author is telling about the topic 3. Supporting details- Read the rest of the paragraph to find details that tell where, when, why, and how

3. Parphrasing 1. Say it in your own words- that is paraphrasing 2. Write what you said in a few sentences

4. Identifying Signals in a Reading Selection Signals are important words that an author uses in a text that help you to find important information when reading textbooks

5. Watch for these signals! 1. These words signal supporting details: morefurthermore additionallymoreover andalso likewise

6. Signals 2. These words signal opposing details; they reverse the ideas that were stated before the signal word: howeveralthough butcontrary yetnot neverthelessdespite otherwise

7. Signals 3. These words and symbols signal definitions: or commas(,) dash(-)

8. Signals 4. These words signal sequence nowfirstlater secondbeforethen afterfinallyyesterday nextearliernext lastfinallytoday

9. Signals 5. These words signal facts that are important. most ex) most important, most populated -est words ex) largest, strongest

10. Signals 5. These words signal examples that clarify or further explain. for example for instance such as

11. Signals 6. These words signal main ideas or conclusions. in conclusion in summary the major pointthus becausetherefore consequentlyas a result

12. Signals 7. These words signal absolutes. They often show up on true false tests. allalwayseveryone everyonenevernone

13. Signals 8. Watch for different print styles that indicate important information. Words in bold print Words in italics Topics and subtopics printed larger, in bold or different colors