Transcript SQ34 for Reading

SQ34 for Reading
(Improving Comprehension & Recall)
Kathleen High, M. Ed.
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S - Survey
Q - Question
R – Read
R - Recite
R – Review
Survey
• Survey the material to be read
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Read or scan the preface
In the table of contents, see how the topics are organized
Glance at study aids
Get an idea of how you can best use the book
Before you start reading, find a purpose for reading
Apply the above points to each chapter
Get an overview (by creating an outline*) of the chapter
Look at the chapter objectives
• Create an Outline
Survey – (Outline)
• Understand the structure of what you are about to read.
• Study any chapter outline the textbook offers
• Headings in the text may serve as major and minor entries in
your outline
• The amount of time you spend on this will vary based on the
nature of the material
Question
• Determine what you want from an assignment.
• Turn chapter headings and subheadings into questions.
• If you can’t answer your questions, ask yourself if you
understood the terms and concepts in the reading material or
if you asked the right questions.
• Have fun with the technique – make questions playful or
creative.
• Remember, the purpose of making up questions is to get your
brain involved in the assignment.
• If you do not understand a concept, write specific questions
about it.
READ
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Now, go through the chapter and read everything on the topic.
Write down main ideas
Write notes in the margins
Answer your questions (from last step)
Dialog with the author
RECITE
• Recite the Outline Outloud
• As yourself:
• What are my thoughts about the topic now?
• What have I learned?
• Can I restate the reading in summary form?
REVIEW
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Review main points
Consolidate ideas
Recite in your own words
Look again at the Introduction, summary and headings