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Chapter 7 College Reading Skills Handling reading assignments Active reading Breaking down reading material Building vocabulary Improving comprehension and reading speed Thinking critically OK5R reading strategy Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 7 Objectives Understand the importance of reading effectively. Upon completing this chapter, students will be able to Understand the importance of reading effectively. List and follow the steps for breaking down long reading assignments for improving comprehension. Define “active reading.” Differentiate between skimming and scanning. Understand the different methods for sharpening reading skills. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Handling Reading Assignments Treat the assignment seriously. Organize assignments by size, importance, and date of completion. Set a definite time and place to read. Set a purpose for reading. Set reading goals. Take care of yourself. Complete a reading log. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Active Reading Means fully engaging in reading by focusing your mind and body on the activity. Includes using skimming and scanning effectively. Is necessary for remembering and understanding what you have read. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Breaking Down the Material When reading actively, consider the following elements: Title Author Table of Contents Introduction Chapter titles and section headings Head notes Bibliography Index Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Building Vocabulary Read regularly. Look for context clues. Use a dictionary and thesaurus. Learn common Latin and Greek root words. Use new words in conversation and in your writing. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Improving Comprehension Take notes while you read. Write summaries of the reading. Answer textbook questions at the end of the chapters. Create your own reading quizzes. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Improving Reading Speed Calculate your reading speed. Practice reading quickly and thoroughly. Gradually challenge yourself with longer, more difficult reading. Track your progress. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Thinking Critically While Reading Who is the author? Who is the audience? Are there factual errors? Are there any confusing points? Does the author adequately support his points? Is there anything left out? Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

OK5R Reading Strategy Overview Key ideas Read Record Recite Review Reflect Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 7 Review Handling reading assignments Active reading What have you learned about…? Handling reading assignments Active reading Breaking down reading material Building vocabulary Improving comprehension and reading speed Thinking critically OK5R reading strategy Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.