Chapter 5: Reading to Learn from College Textbooks – Flashcards
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four steps of active reading
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previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and rereading
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first step to reading a chapter in a text using active reading
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previewing
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purpose of previewing
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to get the big picture
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first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment
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chapter title
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Molly has always loved reading novels, but since arriving at college she has had trouble recalling information from her reading assignments. Her academic adviser recommends that she try a more active approach to reading. What is one way Molly can be more active in her reading?
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She can make notes about what she thinks will be covered in class the next day.
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benefit of reading a chapter's learning objectives before reading the chapter itself
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You will know what main ideas you should take away from the reading.
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mapping
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developing a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together
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benefits of mapping a chapter prior to fully reading it
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-it will guide your understanding of the relationship between main and secondary ideas -it will show how various concepts and terms connect -you will be able to ascertain what content you are already familiar with
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NOT a benefit of mapping a chapter prior to fully reading it
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You can use the map you've created in lieu of taking notes in class
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wheel or branching map
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while previewing a chapter, students can use these to create a visual hierarchy of the chapter headings and subheadings
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Arthur has had a hard time connecting the different concepts he reads with one another, even if they are in the same chapter. His problem is that he is a visual learner and simply reading information does not always work for him. What can Arthur use to overcome this issue?
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He can create a wheel map of the chapter to connect and identify key ideas.
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outlining
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previewing technique that involves using short incomplete sentences to identify headings and subheadings
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chunking
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dividing a list of terms and definitions into groups of five, seven, or nine
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Research indicates that we learn material best when we...
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...chunk information into groups of five, seven, or nine.
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Marking a test while you read helps you...
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...focus and concentrate a you read.
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recommended practice if you are planning to mark your textbook
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first read the chapter all the way through without marking it to avoid mistakes
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Charlie's roommate gave him a helpful hint for getting through his reading assignments: He Should highlight the important parts of each paragraph, and that way it will be easier to study later. Charlie thought this was great advice, but he doesn't know how to decide what content is important and should be highlighted. How should Charlie proceed?
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He should read a paragraph, stop, and think about what was important before marking anything.
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reviewing
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the step in active reading in which notes, study questions, annotations, and flash cards are the most useful
