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Reading
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Reading
examining and understanding characters, words, or sentences
Types of Reading
- Literal
- understanding what the actual words say
- Inferential
- figuring out what the author is implying but not saying
- Analytical
- paying close attention to the ways in which authors organize their ideas
- Critical
- understanding the author's purposes
- Literal
Efficient Reading
- learn to concentrate on your goals
- pace yourself as you read
- focus on your purpose
- read with a pen in your hand
- divide the big tasks
- don't underline as you read
- use highlighters after reading and marking
- anticipate and prepare for reading test questions
On Reading Fiction
- subjective, usually subtle
- title and chapter headings may provide clues about plot or theme
- take note of events, plot, characters, setting, theme, and language
- mark words and passages
- identify relationships between characters
On Reading Sciences
- precise, plain, objective
- key idea and detail
- new material builds up on previous knowledge
- textbook
- explanation
- example
- exercise