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Success 100

Success 100. Melissa Gunby 5/18/2011 Chapter 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.

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Success 100

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  1. Success 100 Melissa Gunby 5/18/2011 Chapter 5: Reading and Studying Chapter 6: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory presented by “The Versatiles”

  2. Agenda for the Day • Computer Lab • Work on group presentations • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 Presentation by “The Versatiles” • Chapter 6 wrap up

  3. What was the last book you read for fun?

  4. 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

  5. What will improve reading comprehension • Become emotionally involved • Define your reading purpose • Spend enough time

  6. Approaching a Difficult Text • 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

  7. 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

  8. Use special strategies with Math and Science Texts • Interact with the material critically as you go • Note formulas • Use memory techniques

  9. Define Your Reading Purpose • Read for understanding • Read to evaluate analytically • Read for practical application • Read for pleasure

  10. 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.

  11. Hug O’ War Shel Silverstein I will not play at tug o’ war. I’d rather play at hug o’ war, Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, And everyone grins, And everyone cuddles, And everyone wins. From Where the Sidewalk Ends

  12. How Can You Respond Critically to What You Read? • Use knowledge of fact and opinion to evaluate arguments

  13. 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

  14. Taking Text Notes • Taking marginal notes • Creating full text summaries

  15. Homework • Planner Week 5 • Portfolio 5 AND 6 (handouts) • Writing: Journal Entry: How people retain information (page 205)

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