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Reading Techniques and SQ3R Method Explained

Chapter 5 discusses various reading techniques including reading for pleasure, detail, critically, skimming, and scanning. It introduces the SQ3R method, developed by Francis Robinson in 1941, which stands for Survey, Questions, Read, Recall, and Review, and outlines its steps and main points. Additionally, it covers strategies for faster reading, such as reducing fixations and avoiding regression.

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Reading Techniques and SQ3R Method Explained

Chapter 5 discusses various reading techniques including reading for pleasure, detail, critically, skimming, and scanning. It introduces the SQ3R method, developed by Francis Robinson in 1941, which stands for Survey, Questions, Read, Recall, and Review, and outlines its steps and main points. Additionally, it covers strategies for faster reading, such as reducing fixations and avoiding regression.

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Chapter 5: Reading

Q33) What are the reading techniques? Explain each.

1. Reading for Pleasure: Enjoyable reading, like reading stories or novels.

2. Reading in Detail: Reading carefully to fully understand the content after


skimming and scanning.

3. Reading Critically: Analyzing what is written and forming your own opinions
about it.

4. Skimming: Quickly reading to get a general idea of the content.

5. Scanning: Quickly searching for specific information or answers in a text.

Q34) What is the SQ3R method?

The SQ3R method is a way to read actively and understand better.

Q35) Who developed the SQ3R method and when?

Francis Robinson developed it in 1941.

Q36) What does SQ3R stand for?

• S: Survey

• Q: Questions

• R: Read

• R: Recall

• R: Review

Q37) Explain the steps of SQ3R.

1. Survey: Look at headings, titles, and pictures to get an overview before reading.
2. Questions: Ask yourself questions about the topic to focus your reading.

3. Read: Read the text carefully to answer your questions.

4. Recall: After reading, think about the main points and what you learned.

5. Review: Go back and check your notes to remember what you read.

Q38) What are three main points of SQ3R?

1. Take notes after reading a section.

2. Write down the main points in your own words.

3. Adjust your reading method for different types of information.

Q39) What are key words?

Key words are important words that carry the main meaning of a text.

Q40) How can you read faster?

Practice often and focus on fewer words at a time. Train your eyes to read groups of words
instead of one at a time.

Q41) What are strategies to read faster?

• Reduce Fixations: Don’t spend too much time on each word.

• Avoid Regression: Don’t go back to reread unnecessarily.

• Use a Pointer: Guide your eyes with a finger or pen.

• Avoid Vocalizing: Don’t move your lips or read aloud.

• Use a Dictionary Sparingly: Look up words only when absolutely necessary.

• Read Regularly: Practice every day.

Q42) What is a fixation?


A fixation is the short moment when your eyes focus on a word.

Q43) What is vocalization?

Vocalization is reading aloud or moving your lips while reading silently.

Q44) What is regression?

Regression is when your eyes go back to reread parts of a text.

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