1. P=Preview the Material
Skim or scan the text. Be aware of and think about:
- The relationship between the title, main headings and subheadings.
- Pictures, graphs, and charts and what they suggest about the purpose of the text.
- Any review or summary questions at the end of the text.
2. Q = Question the Material
Develop questions about the text.
- Turn headings and subheadings into questions; write them down.
- Write down questions related to who, what, when, where, why, and how.
- Write a brief version of any question that appears at the end of the text.
3. R = Read the Material.
Read to answer the questions. Pay attention to:
- Picture, graphs, and charts.
- Main idea and supporting evidence.
- Structure and relationships identified by such key phrases as also, moreover, furthermore, in addition, although, nevertheless, however, therefore, in conclusion, and consequently.
- New vocabulary: look up and record the definitions of new terms.
4. R = Record KeKey Ideas Found During Reading
- Write down key ideas found during reading.
- Write the answers to questions.
- Write any new information that seems significant.
- Write reflections about the material.
- Write any new questions.
5. R = Recite from the text
Look away from the text and try to answer questions about the information.
- Recite information about the headings and subheadings.
- React to the text.
- Generate more questions and answer them.
6. R = Review
Reread the text and notes
- Skim the text again.
- Redefine the main ideas and their relationships to each other.
- Review questions and answers.
- Skim for answers to new questions.
- Answer questions at the end of the section.
Think about the significance of the material. Ask questions such as:
- What is the meaning and significance of the material?
- How can this informative be applied?
- How is this information related to what is already known?
- Would other sources have different vertions of this material?
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