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To read for an overview of the chapter
When would you want to read fast?
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Which part of the material is most relevant and why
What should you ask tutors to indicate?
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Taking a few moments thinking about what you know about the subject before reading
What is one way of using reflection?
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To identify main ideas so you can explain them to another studentWhen would you want to read slow?
.When would you want to read slow?
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Hints and Clues
Keep alert for ____ and ____ about relevant reading dropped by teachers.
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Helps you get an overview or get the gist of the text. Glancing at headings, main words, illustrations, etc.
Glancing at headings, main words, illustrations, etc.What does scanning/skimming help you do?
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To locate specific information
When would you want to read fast until you locate the section you want, and then read slowly?
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Students in the years ahead
Who is a good resource to ask?
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Reading rate can be improved with practice however, speed reading is not useful for depth reading and analysis required at third level.
What does Speed reading improve?
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To gain detailed critical understanding
When would you read slowly and thoroughly underlining and taking notes.
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To decide what is most beneficial
Why should you skim books?
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Asking and answering questions while your read- about the author, content, structure, purpose, style, etc
.What would you ask questions about while you read?
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1. Get an overview or the gist of a subject or topic
2. Determine if more concentrated reading is necessary 3. Gather supporting evidence for project or essay 4. Summarize main points 5. Understand material 6. Critique or evaluate 7. Enjoy for leisure
Name two out of seven purposes of reading.
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To determine your purpose
What is the most beneficial way to improve your reading?
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A flexible method that combines several of the above strategies. Useful for active reading and being able to understand the text.
Survey Question Read Recall Review
What is SQ3R?
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