Key Terms
Definition
A word or phrase in the same or nearby sentence that helps you decode an unfamiliar word.
Nonfiction
Skim headings, subheadings, illustrations, and captions. Connect subject matter to what you already know.
Biography
Look for clues about the person, time period, and key events in titles, chapter headings, and introductory notes.
Fiction
Identify characters, setting, and plot clues. Use headers, illustrations, and introductory material to predict conflicts
Scanning
Used to find specific information or get an overview. Run eyes quickly over the text; look for subheadings, key words, f
Goal
Locate a specific piece of information.
Skimming
Used to quickly gather the main idea or "gist." Focus on first paragraph, last paragraph, abstract (if provided), and ma
Use the six question types
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.
Also note confusion directly
"I don't understand ___."
Divide paper into two columns
Left column is about one-third of page.
Right side
Record notes from reading or lecture
Left side
Write questions and keywords connected to those notes Then: Recite - cover right side, use left-side questions to test r
ANNOTATING FICTION
Focus on these elements:
Time/Sequence
First, second
Example
Bicyclist = bi (two) + cycle (wheel) + ist (person who)