Chapter 8 - Read Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the two top Academic Problems?
College Math Courses and Reading Comprehension
What are some Tips to building a strong Vocabulary?
*Read Often and read a variety of material, including difficult material.
* Ask for clarification in class and online
* Try to remember the word in its usage, whether in a phrase, sentence, or explanation.
* Keep a running list of words you do not know (put them in the memo section of your smartphone)
*Make connections through rhyming the new word with familiar words.
*Look up words that you do not know
*Draw a picture of the word definition on an index card.
*Work crossword puzzles and word games such as Scrabble.
What are some tips for concentrating when reading
*Reduce outside distractions (people talking, too hot/cold rooms, cellphones ringing)
*Reduce Internal distractions (fatigue, self-talk, daydreaming, hunger, emotions)
* Set a goal for reading a certain amount of material in an allotted time.
*Take a short break every 20 minutes. Come back to your reading ever 3-5 minutes
*Take notes as you read (Helps reading become an active process)
* When reading online material, don’t become distracted by other technology,emails online posts.
What helps reading become an active process?
*Looking up words when you read
*Highlighting
*Taking notes
What are some tips for overcoming fixation?
*Practice seeing two or more words in one fixation
*As you practice try to read in phrases like: Nutrition is important To good health. Therefore.
What are the steps involved in analyzing a paragraph for reading comprehension?
- Identify the topic in your own words.
- Justify your answer by explaining how it captures the essence of the paragraph.
- Identify the main idea of the paragraph, summarizing its key point or argument.
- Determine what the authors want the reader to know, considering the purpose or message conveyed.
- Develop a test question based on the paragraph content, focusing on understanding or applying the information presented.
How do active readers approach assignments?
With a positive, open mind and say “I’m going to learn from this!”
What are characteristics of passive readers?
They have a negative attitude about reading (they don’t like to)
What should you do when reading online material?
*Set a schedule with breaks
*use sticky notes
*Take notes when you read
*Use free text-to-speech programs
*Use a Online Highlighter
What does SQ3R stand for?
S - Survey/Scan
Q - Question
R - Read
R - Recall/Recite
R - Review
What should you do when Scanning?
*Read the title heading, and subheading
*Look at bold terms and graphic material
*Read chapter summary
*Read the first and the last sentence of each paragraph
What should you do when Questioning (SQ3R)
*Who, What , When, Why, Where
What should you do when you Read (SQ3R)?
*Read Entire paragraph
*Identify and mark the main point
* highlight key ideas
*Beware of over marking text
*Stop to look up unfamiliar words
*Take notes while you read
What should you when reciting?
*After reading ask what was that all about?
