Reading

Reading

1. examining and understanding characters, words, or sentences

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. On Reading Sciences

   • precise, plain, objective
   • key idea and detail
   • new material builds up on previous knowledge
   • textbook
     • explanation
     • example
     • exercise