Topic: Active Reading

Name: Kristin Meister

Class: AVID

Date:

Questions

Notes:

Think about the reading

How can I make reading make sense to me?

·       connect reading to own life

·       create questions about new words

·       look for a connection with old ideas

What should I look for when reading?

Be aware of textbook organization

·       look for font, borders, colors, visuals

·       look for a summary at the end

Take notes while reading

What are some things I should write down when reading?

·       write down headings, terms, topic sentences

·       write down important info. in your own words

·       use questions from the book as study ideas

·       try to think about what the teacher will ask

Review book notes

What should I do when I’ve finished my reading and my notes?

·       identify main ideas

·       add details that you may have missed

·       delete unnecessary info.

·       write a summary

·       cover up right side and try to answer questions

Summary: Today’s notes were on how to be an active reader. An active reader is a reader that thinks and takes notes while they’re reading. Active reading also means that you go back and review the notes you took while reading to try and understand things better.