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Objectives:
Demonstrates understanding of critical reading
strategies;
Recognizes the importance of critical reading in
academic success;
Identifies the different parts of the SQ3R;
Reads a selection using SQ3R;
Applies critical reading strategies using SQ3R.
Answer: Breakfast
Review:
Developing a Reading
Strategy
You will, in formal learning situations, be required to
read and critically think about a lot of information from
different sources.
It is important, therefore, that you not only learn to
read critically but also efficiently.
What is SQ3R?
It is a well-known strategy for reading.
It can be applied to a whole range of reading
purposes as it is flexible and takes into account
the need to change reading speeds.
S = SURVEY
initial stage you will be attempting to gain the general
gist of the material in question.
to look at and examine all parts.
SURVEY
Scan the piece of writing to establish its purpose and get the main ideas. Look for:
Titles and Headings Indicate the main topics and concepts being developed.
Pictures, questions, bold or italicized print emphasize important
information.
Introduction and conclusion May give the topics being covered as well as the
purpose. First and last sentences in paragraphs.
Footnotes
Why Survey???
Get the big picture
Decide the importance
Know important points
Q = QUESTION
We write questions to
give purpose and improve concentration;
aids comprehension; and
turn main headings and pictures into questions.
QUESTIONS
Look at the headings. Turn this heading into
questions
Ask yourself What do I already know about this?
Create your OWN questions about the text
If there are questions you need to answer READ
THEM
WHY QUESTIONS??
Stay focused
Give purposed
Creates interest
R = READ
Search for answers to your questions.
Make notes and highlight main ideas that
support the concept.
READ
Look for answer in the questions
Talk/discuss
Write in margins
Highlight
Reread any passages you need to clarify
WHY READ?
To gain information and learn!!
Its fun
To prepare for class discussion
To prepare for test
R = RECITE
Reciting helps to put the information into
your long-term memory. Put what you
have learned into your own words.
RECITE
Put it in your own words
Write a summary
Write notes
Create 3x5 cards
Create a flow map
Highlight
Why Recite?
Retain information
Check understanding
R = REVIEW
It is important to review the material to
understand and remember it.
will eliminate the need to cram for a test.
REVIEW
Check over notes
Re-read highlights
Immediately after reading
Weekly
Before test
Why Review??
MEMORY GAME
Lets have a practice!
The
The
The
The
Individual Activity
Instructions:
Each student will memorize the terms/words in the next
slide. They should apply the technique previously discussed
by the teacher. Students are allowed to create their own
technique to remember all the terms, in PROPER
SEQUENCE.
They can take down notes, draw, make a mental
visualization, or a story that correlates each terms.
1. RABBIT
11. COMPUTER
21. ZIPPER
2. CARROT
12. FLAG
3. CAR
13. KEYCHAIN
23. NOTEBOOK
4. BOTTLE
14. BAG
24. KANGAROO
5. POLICEMAN
15. TUMBLER
25. ROAD
6. BLACKBOARD
16. WINDOW
26. TABLE
7. URINE
17. BANANA
27. MOVIE
8. RAIN
18. WHEELCHAIR
28. BABY
9. WATCH
19. TEACHER
29. HELICOPTER
20. MOUSTACHE
30. GOAL
Benefits of SQ3R
As a student, do you get to the end
of reading your textbook selection
and have no idea what you have
read?