Success 100Melissa Gunby

5/18/2011Chapter 5: Reading and Studying

Chapter 6: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory presented

by “The Versatiles”

Agenda for the Day

• Computer Lab– Work on group presentations

• Chapter 5• Chapter 6 Presentation by “The

Versatiles”• Chapter 6 wrap up

WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ FOR FUN?

What will improve reading comprehension

• Comprehension: understanding and retaining what you read

• Set your expectations• Take an active approach to

difficult texts• Choose the right setting• Learn to concentrate

What will improve reading comprehension

• Become emotionally involved• Define your reading purpose• Spend enough time

• Think positively• Have an open mind• Look for order and meaning in seemingly chaotic reading

materials• Don’t expect to master material on the first pass• Know that some texts require extra work and concentration• Define unclear concepts and words• Ask yourself questions• Be honest with yourself

Approaching a Difficult Text

Concentration

• Be intensely involved• Banish extraneous thoughts onto paper• Deal with internal distractions• Compartmentalize your life• Analyze your environment to see if it helps or hurts concentration• Don’t let technology distract you• Structure your study session so you know the time you will spend and

the material you will study• Plan a reward

Use special strategies with Math and Science Texts

•Interact with the material critically as you go•Note formulas•Use memory techniques

• Read for understanding• Read to evaluate analytically• Read for practical application• Read for pleasure

Define Your Reading Purpose

SQ3R

•Survey – Scan and skim. Look over the text for organization, pictures, notes, bold text, italics, etc.•Question – formulate questions before and while reading•Read – read actively•Recite – read aloud, read to someone, write answers without looking•Review – reread notes. Quiz yourself. Make flashcards.

Hug O’ WarShel Silverstein

I will not play at tug o’ war.I’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugs, Where everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where everyone kisses,And everyone grins,And everyone cuddles,And everyone wins.

From Where the Sidewalk Ends

How Can You Respond Critically to What You Read?

• Use knowledge of fact and opinion to evaluate arguments

How Do You Customize Your Text with Highlighting and Notes

• Highlighting– Develop a system and stick to it– Consider using pen or pencil instead of a

highlighter– Read first– Avoid over-marking– Highlight supporting evidence

• Taking Text Notes– Taking marginal notes– Creating full text summaries

Homework

• Planner Week 5• Portfolio 5 AND 6 (handouts)• Writing: Journal Entry: How people retain

information (page 205)