Kathleen High M Ed SQ3R S Survey Q Question R Read R Recite R Review Survey Survey the material to be read Read or scan the preface In the table of contents see how the topics are organized ID: 729747
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SQ34 for Reading
(Improving Comprehension & Recall)
Presented by:Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., CCSP, FCD-IIndependent Education/Career ConsultantYour Dreams & GoalsSlide2
SQ3R
S - Survey
Q - QuestionR – ReadR - ReciteR – ReviewSlide3
SURVEY
Survey the material to be read
Read or scan the prefaceIn the table of contents, see how the topics are organizedGlance at study aidsGet an idea of how you can best use the bookBefore you start reading, find a purpose for readingApply the above points to each chapterGet an overview (by creating an outline*) of the chapterLook at the chapter objectivesCreate an OutlineSlide4
Survey – (
OUTLINE
)Understand the structure of what you are about to read.Study any chapter outline the textbook offersHeadings in the text may serve as major and minor entries in your outlineThe amount of time you spend on this will vary based on the nature of the materialSlide5
QUESTION
Determine what you want from an assignment.
Turn chapter headings and subheadings into questions.If you can’t answer your questions, ask yourself if you understood the terms and concepts in the reading material or if you asked the right questions. Have fun with the technique – make questions playful or creative.Remember, the purpose of making up questions is to get your brain involved in the assignment. If you do not understand a concept, write specific questions about it.Slide6
READ
Now, go through the chapter and read everything on the topic.
Write down main ideasWrite notes in the marginsAnswer your questions (from last step)Dialog with the authorSlide7
RECITE
Recite the Outline Out loud
As yourself:What are my thoughts about the topic now?What have I learned?Can I restate the reading in summary form?Slide8
REVIEW
Review main points
Consolidate ideasRecite in your own wordsLook again at the Introduction, summary and headingsSlide9
Summary
The SQ34 method encourages active, hands on reading to improve comprehension and recall:
S - SurveyQ - QuestionR – ReadR - ReciteR – Review