Scan Scan to get an overview of what the
article/section of the textbook is about. Read titles and subtitles
(often in bold face). If there are no subtitles, read the first and
last paragraph of the article. Note any pictures or graphics.
Question Questions give you a purpose as
you read. Based on what you scanned, jot down 2 or 3 questions that you
hope to find the answer to in your reading. If the article/textbook has
questions attached, choose a couple of them as your key questions as
Read Now read the entire article/section
of the textbook looking for the answers to your questions. You can
write down the answers if you wish.
Recite Cover up the article/section of the textbook
and recite (repeat to yourself) everything you can remember from what
you have just read. If something is not clear or you can’t remember,
check the article again.
Try SQ2R! At first it may seem
awkward, but soon you will find your reading comprehension has improved
and you are spending less time rereading your homework
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