1. Pre-Reading
SQ3R
THIEVES
BIG FOX

2. I. SQ3R (text book) Question (usually less than 30 sec)
Survey (1 minute)
Question (usually less than 30 sec)
Read (depends on your rate)
Recite/Write (about a minute)
Review (about 5 minutes)

3. Survey to establish purpose & to get main ideas
* Titles
* Pictures
* Introductions & Conclusions
* Bold or Italicized print
* Questions
* First & Last sentence of paragraph
* Footnotes

4. Question
*Writing down questions (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) keeps you alert & focused
*Turn title, headings, and subheadings into questions
*Use the 5W’s and the H
(who, what, where, when, why, and how)

5. Read *One section at a time
*Actively look for answers to your questions
*Pay attention to BOLD and Italicized text
*Read all tables, graphs, charts, and illustrations

6. Recite/Write
*In your own words, recite or write the main idea (major point) of each section
*Answer the questions (in your own words) you made up for Q
*Answer the questions (in your own words) from the book
*Write down Key Phrases

7. Review
*Using the Q section, cover up the answers & answer the questions
*Cover Key Phrases (Recite/Write) and define them
*Do 24 hours after taking notes then each night until test
*At chapter’s end, answer chapter questions

8. II. THIEVES (and handout)
Title
Heading: (turn into questions)
Introduction (chapter focus)
Every first sentence of each paragraph
Visuals & Vocabulary (list & define)
End-of-Chapter questions
Summary

9. III. BIG FOX (handout) Bold: List any words or phrases
Italics: List words or phrases
Graphics: Describe photos,maps,charts,etc.
Facts: List at least 5
Opinions: List any found in article
X Marks the Spot: Write main idea in 2-3 sentences