Reading to Comprehend and Learn

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Reading to Comprehend and Learn

• PSQ5R Formula for
• Reading Papers or Textbooks

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• PSQ5R formula for learning from reading in an
  EFFICIENT MANNER

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• PSQ5R basic formula

PPurpose SSurvey-Skim QQuestion RRead
Selectively, Recite Reduce-Record
Reflect Review
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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method
PPurpose Why are you reading this article or
chapter, and what do you want to get out of it?
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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• SSurvey-Skim
• Glance over the main features of the piece. Read
  titles, heading, subtitles, summaries,
  conclusions, questions, vocabulary
• Find the focus or central theme of the text. Ask
  what is it all about?
• What is the authors perceptive?
• Should not take more than 2-3 minutes.

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• QQuestion
• Compose question that you intend to answer.
• What do I already know about the topic?
• Make the first heading a questionsomething that
  will help you to focus on when reading. I.e. What
  were.? How do.?

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• RRead Selectively
• Read to find answers to your questions. The first
  sentence may provide you with the answers.
• In some instances, you will have to read each
  paragraph carefully to understand the next one.
• In general look for the ideas, information,
  evidence to fulfill your purpose.

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• RRecite
• Without looking at the text, recite the answers
  to the questions. Use your own words as much as
  possible.
• If you are unable to do so, refer back to the
  material.

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• RReduce-Record
• Make a brief outline of your questions and
  answers.

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• RReflect

To increase comprehension and retention,
elaborate on the new information.

• This means reflection. View the material from
  several different ways.
• Compare and contrast the material.
• Relate one part to another.
• Connect/association it to prior knowledge and
  experiences.
• Organize and reorganize the material.

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PSQ5R Textbook Reading Method

• RReview
• Go over your notes in the textbook margin or on
  paper and your text book highlights to see the
  material holistically.
• This helps organize the information and pulls it
  all together.
• During your review recite the information.
• Do this review at the end of each week.