1. Coach Hulse Blue Valley High School Biology
Reading strategies
Coach Hulse
Blue Valley High School Biology

2. H.O.W.I.G.R. Headings Objectives Words Introduction Graphics
Review Questions

3. H.O.W.I.G.R. H – Headings O – Objectives
Read the headings and subheadings throughout the chapter (Green, Blue, and Purple print). Note the organization of the chapter and what subheadings fit under each heading
TO DO: Turn EACH heading into a question that you will try and answer when you read the chapter
Example: p. 9
HEADING: The Three Domains of Life
QUESTION: What are the three domains of life?
O – Objectives
Read over the objectives. Objectives are usually listed at the beginning of the chapter and/or the start of each section
TO DO: Write the objective and list the heading where the information should be able to be found

4. H.O.W.I.G.R. W – Words I – Introduction
Read over the vocabulary words listed at the start of each section (in bold or italics throughout the text). Find the words within the text
TO DO: Define ALL words you did not fully understand
I – Introduction
Read the introduction
TO DO: Summarize the main ideas. This can be done in bullet points or condensed sentences

5. H.O.W.I.G.R. G – Graphics R – Review Questions
Look at the graphics and read the captions. This includes pictures, maps, graphs, charts, diagrams, margin notes, and any other features that are not within the standard text
TO DO: Summarize the important information each graphic is displaying
R – Review Questions
Read over the CONCEPT CHECK questions at the end of the section.
TO DO: Answer them! Read the relevant portions in the section if necessary.