Transcript Reading to Comprehend and Learn

Reading to Comprehend
and Learn
PSQ5R Formula for
Reading Papers or
Textbooks
PSQ5R Textbook Reading
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PSQ5R formula for learning from
reading in an EFFICIENT MANNER
PSQ5R Textbook Reading
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PSQ5R basic formula
P=Purpose
S=Survey-Skim
Q=Question
R=Read Selectively, Recite
Reduce-Record
Reflect
Review
PSQ5R Textbook Reading
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P=Purpose
Why are you reading this article or chapter,
and what do you want to get out of it?
PSQ5R Textbook Reading
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S=Survey-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 author’s perceptive?
Should not take more than 2-3 minutes.
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Q=Question
Compose question that you intend to
answer.
What do I already know about the topic?
Make the first heading a question—
something that will help you to focus on
when reading. I.e. What were….? How
do….?
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R=Read 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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R=Recite
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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R=Reduce-Record
Make a brief outline of your questions and
answers.
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R=Reflect
To increase comprehension and retention,
“elaborate” on the new information.
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means reflection. View the material from
several different ways.
Compare
Relate
and contrast the material.
one part to another.
Connect/association
experiences.
Organize
it to prior knowledge and
and reorganize the material.
PSQ5R Textbook Reading
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R=Review
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.