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C H A P T E R
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Active Reading
In Chapter 5 You Will Learn

• How to define your reading purpose
• The Five-Part Reading System
• Active reading strategies
• Reading in alignment with your learning style
• How to build a better vocabulary
• Special strategies for managing language courses

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Visualize a picture of your self reading quickly,
comprehending, and recalling information
effortlessly. Imagine thinking I enjoy reading
and I will retain this information. See yourself
as an explorer discovering new information,
building on facts and concepts, and developing
skills to retain and recall. Feel confident about
your ability.
Visualize a picture of yourself reading quickly.
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Success Principle 5
Focus on the PRESENT, not the past.
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The Importance of Active Reading
To be an effective reader, you must become
actively involved with what you are reading.
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To read a writer is for me not merely to get an
idea of what he says, but to go off with him, and
travel in his company.

Andrew Gide, writer
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The Importance of Active Reading
To improve comprehension

• Preview.
• Take notes.
• Outline main points.
• Dig out ideas.

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The Importance of Active Reading

• Jot down key words.
• Finding definitions.
• Ask and answer questions.
• Underline important points.
• Look for patterns and themes.

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The Importance of Active Reading

• Summarizing in your own words
• Reviewing for recall

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Reading Systems
Factors that affect your reading comprehension
are

• Skill level.
• Vocabulary.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to recall what you read.

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To succeed in business, learn to be a critical
reader. You will be able to keep up with
journals, professional readings, memos, reports,
surveys, and a stack of daily mail.
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The Five-Part Reading System

1. Prepare.
2. Preview.
3. Predict questions.
4. Pick out key words.
5. Paraphrase.

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The Five-Part Reading System

• Prepare mentally.
• Prepare physically.
• Eliminate distractions.
• Choose a study area.

1. Prepare

• Paraphrase, summarize, review.
• Recite summary after class.
• Explain material to partner.
• Carry note cards.

5. Paraphrase and Review

• Survey material.
• Read objectives.
• Connect concepts, terms, formulas.
• Look at visuals.
• Understand assignment.

2. Preview

• Change section headings into questions.
• Ask Who? What? Where? When? Why?

3. Predict Questions

• Outline, underline, and highlight key words,
  ideas, definitions, facts, and concepts.
• Develop a traditional outline or mind map.

4. Pick Out Key Words
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The SQ3R Reading System
Survey the material before reading it.
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Find the main points and ask questions.
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Read the material.
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Recite the main ideas and key points in your own
words.
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Review the material carefully.
R
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Preparation for Reading
Prepare yourself mentally through affirmations.
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Preparation for Reading
Retention is the process by which you store
information. If you think something is
important, you will retain it.
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Preparation for Reading
Being in the present means being mindful and
keenly aware. Become aware of your posture, your
thoughts, and your surroundings.
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Preparation for Reading
Read when you are most rested and alert. Read at
your study area.
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Preparation for Reading
Clarify your purpose for reading. Plan the
material you intend to read, and set a goal for
the for the time it will take.
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Preparation for Reading
The goal in previewing is to read quickly for
overall understanding of main concepts and ideas.
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Reading Strategies

1. Outline main points.
2. Predict questions.
3. Read actively.
4. Take frequent breaks.
5. Make connections.
6. Talk with the author.

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Reading Strategies

1. Read in alignment with your learning style.
2. Identify key words.

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Reviewing

1. Summarize in writing.
2. Recite aloud.
3. Review.
4. Review often.

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Summarize your material after a lecture. Then
explain it to your study partner. Teaching
something to someone else reinforces your
learning.
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Barriers to Effective Reading
The greatest barrier to effective reading is
attitude.
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Barriers to Effective Reading
The more you read, the more your reading skills
will improve. As your attitude improves, so will
your reading ability and your vocabulary.
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Managing Language Courses
Some reading and study tips for students who are
studying different languages are

• Practice exercises.
• Keep up with your reading.
• Carry note cards with you.

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Managing Language Courses

• Recite out loud.
• Form study teams.
• Listen to tapes.
• Visualize.
• Model and tutor.

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Managing Language Courses

• Focus on key words.
• Have fun.

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Vocabulary Building
People often judge the intelligence of another
person by the ability to communicate through
words.
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Vocabulary Building
Some methods for building your vocabulary are
Realize the power and value of words.
Observe your words and habits.
Be creative and articulate.
Associate with articulate people.
Be aware and alert.
Look up words you dont know.
Study how you can use words in conversations.
Write new words in a journal.
Practice mentally.
Practice in conversation.
Read.
Review great speeches.
Invest in a vocabulary book.
Look for context clues.
Look for common word parts.
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Technical Reading
Use the following strategies to help you with
technical material

• Read
• Graphic title
• Accompanying captions
• Column titles
• Labels or symbols and their interpretations
• Data (percentages, totals, figures, etc.)

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Technical Reading

• Identify the type of graphic you are looking at.
• Identify the purpose of the graphic.
• Connect the graphic to the chapter material.

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Technical Reading

• In your own words, explain the information
  depicted in the graphic.
• Share your interpretation of it with your study
  group members.

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Graphics enhance and explain the written material
that appears in the text.
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Reading Forms
You can apply good reading skills when filling
out a form or application. Read directions
carefully when filling out a form.
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Figure 5.2
Filling Out Forms
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Bring a blue or black pen and a 2 pencil when
you have forms to fill out.
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Reading Forms
Use the following tips when filling out forms

• Scan the document carefully.
• Ask questions if you need to.
• Read the small print.

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Reading Forms

• Fill in all the questions that pertain to you.
• Write clearly, particularly numbers.
• Bring pertinent documents.
• Reread your responses.

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Prepare mentally.
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Prepare physically.
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Clarify purpose.
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Preview.
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Outline main points.
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Predict questions.
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Read actively.
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Pick out key words.
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Summarize.
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Review and review often.
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