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God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
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Before you begin reading, try to determine the purpose of the
reading as it relates to the rest of the course curriculum. You should first pinpoint
the type of information that can be gleaned from the text: does the resource
contain data and figures you need to memorize, or does it describe abstract
concepts you need to be familiar with in order to progress in the course?
Types of purpose
Everyday reading, such as reading a novel or magazine, is usually done for pleasure.
Academic reading is usually quite different from this. When reading
academic texts, your general purpose is likely to be one the following:
to get information (facts, data, etc.);
to understand ideas or theories;
to understand the author's viewpoint;
to support your own views (using citations).
to locate names or numbers
to find a description of an event
to find details of an experiment
to gain an overall impression
to identify the main theme
to identify the structure of an argument
to identify main points
to evaluate the style
to evaluate the author’s point of view
2-Master the art of ‘skimming'
Rather than poring over an assigned text in its entirety,
skimming the pages for important content saves you a lot of time and reading
energy. Skimming] is not just reading in a hurry, or reading sloppily, or
reading the last line and the first line.
It's actually a disciplined activity
in its own right. A good skimmer has a systematic technique for finding the
most information in the least amount of time.”
3-Master the art of scanning
Learners are divided into groups. Each group should learn how
to get the specific details of the reading text. They must get the reading
text data, facts, reasons, results, the problem and its solution.
4-Impose time limits
Despite the common practice of
all-night cram sessions, most academic experts agree that students should set
time limits for their academic readings – and stick to them.
A carefully
budgeted reading schedule allots more than enough time to complete the work,
re-read the material once or twice to increase memorability, and compose some
useful notes about the text.
5-Taking Notes as You Read
Every student has his or her own preferred technique of
academic note-taking. Whichever method you choose, the same rule applies:
clear, informative notes are fundamental to successful memorization.
The Reading
Strategy
Pre-reading:
Learners form 4 groups. The 4 groups look at the reading
passage title and pictures to guess the reading text content. The 4 groups read
the reading teaxt extensively and silently to skim the general ideas of the
text.
The Blank Sheet
But the most effective approach that we’ve found, and tested on
thousands of people, is called the blank sheet. It’s the single easiest
change you can make to reading that will 10x your ability to recall what
you’re reading.
Here’s how it works:
Before you start reading a new book, take out a blank sheet of
paper. Write down what you know about the subject you’re about to read —
a mind map if you will.
After you are done a reading session spend a few minutes adding to the map (we use a different color ink).
Before you start your next reading session, review the mindmap (we use ours as a bookmark sometimes.)
Put these mind maps into a binder that you periodically review.
The group answer:
What/Who were the characters, places,
and events that took
place?
During / While Reading:
1-Learners are divided into groups. They read the text extensively and silently to skim the main ideas.
2-The 4 groups read the reading text intensively to scan the
specific details.The groups answer the questions on the reading text in groups:
What happened in the story?
Why did the author write this book?
The author discusses the differences
between ____ and
Taking Notes While Reading
Think of
reading as a conversation between you and the author One of the ways
you can process a conversation with someone who is not there is to write
the margins. It’s ok to question the author or disagree. This is how we
think.
The teacher tours the classroom to monitor, observe,
facilitate and guide the learners to answer the exercises on the reading text.
Post-Reading : (Games)
Learners do the exercises of the reading text in
groups:
1.What are some of the advantages of using vocabulary games,
according to the research mentioned in the article?
Do you agree?
Why or why
not?
2-What new information have you learned
from the book?
3.Think about the games discussed in the article (Hangman,
Speed Words, Word Wall Crawl, Chopstick Take, Changing Register, Keep or
Toss?). Choose one of them and try to think of a variation of
the game that will address more of the items in the Word Knowledge Matrix.
4.Choose one of the games you analyzed in Pre-Reading
Question 2. Complete the Word Knowledge Matrix below for that game.
Other Reading Strategies
Here are some strategies for improving your
comprehension skills.
Skim: read for the brief idea or overview.
Scan: read for specific details or a specific reason.
KWL: determine what you Know about the topic, what you Want to know, and what you Learned.
Skip: if you don't understand a word or section,
keep reading ahead. Come back to the section or word again and try to
figure out the meaning. Use a dictionary if necessary.
Look for headings, subtitles and keywords.
Read out loud: children read out loud when they first start reading. You can too. Get comfortable hearing your English voice.
Create timelines or charts: reorganize what you read in a different format.
Rewrite in a different tense.
Rewrite in a different format: for example, rewrite an article in letter or list form.
Illustrate: if you think you're a visual learner, sketch images or an infographic related to what you read.
Write the questions: as you read, think about which questions you might find on a test or quiz. Write them down and answer them, or quiz a friend.
Summarize or retell: you can do this by writing a
letter to a friend, writing a blog post, making a web cam video, or just
starting a conversation on this topic.
Learn affixes: knowing prefixes and suffixes will increase your word recognition.
Keep a vocabulary journal.
Get a vocabulary partner.
Use a pen or ruler: some people
find it is easier to read with a pacer. A pen, ruler or fingertip can
help you keep your place and prevent your eyes from wandering off. This
may not be suitable if you are reading on a computer or mobile device.
Adjust the screen to a larger size if necessary.
Reading Tips
Read at a level slightly lower than what you understand. You should not have to look up a lot of words. It's okay to look up a few words.
Make reading a ritual. Choose a time and place to read every day or week. Commit to this reading time as if it were a job.
Read what interests you.
Understand what you'll be tested on. If you're
working on your reading skills for a particular test, make sure to learn
about the test. There may be specific formats such as advertisements
that you'll have to read in the test.
Find free reading materials.
Visualize what you are reading. Some people try to imagine they are reading a movie or a how-to video.
Listen and read. Find podcasts or videos that have transcripts and read along silently. You can also read out loud with the recording.
Relate what you read to your own life. How does the reading apply to you?
Think about the author or journalist. How would the reading differ if you were the author?
Check your eyesight. If you haven't had your eyesight checked in the last few years, make an appointment.