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How to Use Think-Alouds to Practice Reading Comprehension
Research shows that the best readers interact with the text as they read. This is a skill that can be effectively taught by using the Think-Aloud…
The Top Ten Inference Tips
Many readers have difficulty understanding what an author implies. Knowing the common inference categories can clue readers into the meaning of difficult reading text.
How to Read Textbooks with PQ RAR
Many teachers remember learning the SQ3R reading-study method. This article provides an updated reading-study method based upon recent reading research. Learn how to read and study…
How to Skim for Main Ideas
Not every text should be read the same way. Good readers vary their reading rates and control their levels of comprehension. Learning how to skim is…
How to Scan for Main Ideas
Not every text should be read the same way. Good readers vary their reading rates and control their levels of comprehension. Learning how to scan is…
How to Take Notes
Some teachers seem to feel that knowing how to take notes is simply a matter of common sense. However, this is simply not true. Taking effective…
How Margin Notes are Better than the Yellow Highlighter
The key to reading comprehension and retention is interactive reading. To prepare effectively for tests and discussion, marginal annotations prompt that internal dialogue with the author.…
The Top 15 Errors in Reasoning
Good writers analyze the quality of written and spoken evidence as they read or listen to authoritative sources. Thinking, reading, and listening critically will allow you…