Preview the text BEFORE you READ!

Before you begin reading do these steps first:

Read the title - prepare your mind to study the subject.

Quickly scan the text for boldface headings and subheading.

Look for any graphics, charts, maps, diagrams, etc. They are there to make a point - don't miss them.

Notice the reading aids - italics, and boldface print show that something is important!

Activate your prior knowledge and make a personal connection to the text and/or content.

Establish the author’s purpose for the writing (Is the author writing to inform, persuade, question, etc?).

QUESTION

Create questions from your reading to help your mind think about the material.

Make predictions based on the title, summaries, boldface words, topic, etc.

Create as many questions as you can while reading. You also want to ask yourself: Do I understand what I am reading? Can I put this information in my own words?

Asking questions is always helpful!!!!!!!!!!

BE AN ACTIVE READER

As you read, look for the answers to the questions you wrote, and write the answers in your notes or in the margin.

Highlight important details, information, facts and vocabulary.

Continue to generate questions from the text and monitor your comprehension (Do I understand?).

REVIEW

It is important to review your notes and highlighting!

Look over what you have read and answer all of your questions.

Summarize the text in your OWN words.

Preparing for the English I END-OF-COURSE EXAM

Reading Strategy: UNRAAVEL

U  Underline the title

N  Now predict the passage

R  Run through and number the paragraphs

A  Are you reading the questions?

A  Are the important words circled? (Write definition)

V  Venture through the passage

E  Eliminate (wrong answers)

L  Let the questions be answered.  Write the paragraph #