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READING

AND
UNDERSTANDIN
G
Learning
outcomes
• Develops critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Enhances vocabulary and language comprehension.
• Improves ability to identify main ideas and supporting details.
• Strengthens memory and information retention.
• Fosters a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives and cultures.
Objectives of Developing Reading
Skills
• Learn and understand new words from context.
• Practice active reading techniques.
• Identify main ideas and supporting details.
• Increase reading speed through timed exercises.
• Evaluate author’s arguments and evidence.
• Take effective notes while reading.
• Read a variety of genres.
• Encourage active engagement with the text.
Importance of Reading and
Understanding

• Foundational skill for learning, communication and


personal development. Enhances comprehension and
engagement with texts.
Reading Methods and Techniques

• Enhance Your Reading Skills Effectively


Introduction to Reading Methods

Definition of Reading Methods - A reading method is a systematic approach or


technique employed to enhance comprehension, retention, and engagement
when reading texts. Various reading methods are designed to cater to
different types of texts and readers’ objectives.
Importance of Choosing the Right Method- Choosing the right reading
method enhances comprehension, retention, and engagement, aligning with
the reader ‘ goals and the text ‘ complexity. This leads to more effective
andefficient learning or information acquisition.
Skimming
• Definition- Skimming is reading rapidly in order to
get a general overview of the material. It tells what
general information is within a section.
• Purpose: Getting the main idea quickly .
• Example Scenario: Reviewing a news article.
Skimming Techniques

How to Skim:
o Read headings and subheadings
o Look at the first and last paragraphs
o Scan for keywords and phrases
Example of Skimming

• Demonstration: Skimming a paragraph to find the


main idea
• Example: Highlighting key points while skimming
Scanning

Definition- Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific


facts. It helps you locate a particular fact.
Purpose: Finding specific information
Example Scenario: Searching for a phone number in a
directory
Scanning Techniques
• How to Scan:
o Move eyes quickly across the text
o Focus on specific words or phrases
o Use headings and keywords effectively
Example of Scanning

• Demonstration: Scanning a document for


dates and names
• Example: Highlighting found information
Intensive Reading
• Definition- Intensive reading involves thoroughly analyzing short texts to
gain a detailed understanding and focus on language use, often used for in-
depth study or language learning
• Purpose: Understanding details thoroughly
• Example Scenario: Studying for an exam
Intensive Reading Techniques

• How to Intensively Read:


o Take detailed notes
o Highlight important passages
o Re-read difficult sections
Example of Intensive Reading

• Demonstration: Taking notes while reading


a
scientific paper.
• Example: Annotated text with notes
and highlights.
Extensive Reading Techniques

• How to Extensively Read:


o Read at a comfortable pace
o Focus on overall themes and ideas
o Avoid detailed note-taking
Example of Extensive Reading

• Demonstration: Reading multiple articles on a topic


• Example: Creating a mind map of key concepts
SQ3R Method
• Definition of SQ3R Method: A structured reading strategy involving Survey,
Question, Read, Recite, and Review to enhance comprehension and
retention of text.
• Steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
• Example Scenario: Preparing for a lecture
SQ3R Method Techniques

• How to Use SQ3R:


o Survey the chapter headings and summaries
o Formulate questions based on headings
o Actively read to answer questions
Example of SQ3R Method

• Demonstration: Applying SQ3R to a


textbook chapter
• Visual: Creating questions and summarizing
key points
PQRST Method

Definition: A reading strategy involving Preview, Question, Read, Summarize,


and Test to improve comprehension and retention of material.
• Steps: Preview, Question, Read, Summary, Test
• Example Scenario: Studying for an exam
PQRST Method Techniques

• How to Use PQRST:


o Preview the material and set goals
o Formulate questions before reading
o Summarize key points after reading
o Test yourself on the material
Conclusio
n
• Recap of Reading Methods and Techniques
• importance of Choosing Methods Based on Purpose
• Encouragement to Experiment and Find Effective Strategies
Key Conceptsin Reading and Understanding

• Active Reading
• Vocabulary Development
• Understanding Text
Structure
• Critical Thinking Skills
Active Reading?

• Engaged mindset.
• Asking questions and making connections.
• Synthesizing information.
Vocabulary Development

• Importance of Vocabulary Development


• Essential for effective comprehension.
• Expand vocabulary through context and activities.
Understanding Text
Structure
• Recognizing Text Structure
• Narrative, expository, descriptive, argumentative.
• Helps navigate and extract meaning efficiently.
Critical Thinking
Skills
• Developing Critical Thinking Skills
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret information.
• Question assumptions and identify biases.
Practical Tips for Effective Reading

• Preview Before Reading


• Take Notes
• Engage with the Text
• Discuss and Reflect
Preview Before Reading

• Previewing Techniques
• Skim the text for an overview.
• Identify headings and structure.
Taking Notes

• Effective Note-Taking
• Jot down key points and questions.
• Aid comprehension and retention.
Engaging with the Text

• Interaction Techniques
• Highlight important passages.
• Annotate margins with thoughts.
Discuss and Reflect

• Benefits of Discussion and Reflection


• Share insights and interpretations.
• Gain different perspectives.
Application Exercise - Active Reading
Practice

• Choose a text and actively engage by asking


questions and summarizing key points.
Application Exercise - Vocabulary Expansion
Vocabulary Expansion

• Learn five new words from a text and use them in sentences.
Application Exercise - Text Structure Analysis

• Identify the structure of an article and summarize its to


the message.
Application Exercise - Critical Thinking
Reflection

• Reflect on a controversial topic, analyze perspectives and


evidence
Common Pitfalls to
Avoid
• Passive Reading
• Limited Vocabulary
• Ignoring Text Structure
• Lack of Critical
Thinking
Passive Reading

• Avoiding Passive Reading


• Importance of active engagement with the text.
Limited Vocabulary

• Overcoming Vocabulary
Limitations
• Strategies to expand vocabulary.
Ignoring Text Structure

• Importance of Text Structure


• Using structural cues for better comprehension.
Lack of Critical Thinking

• Enhancing Critical Thinking


• Applying critical thinking to evaluate information.
Reading Comprehension -
Introduction

• Introduction to Reading Comprehension


• Essential for understanding and interpreting texts.
Key Concepts in Reading
Comprehension

• Main Ideas
• Supporting Details
• Inference
• Summarization
Main Ideas and Supporting Details

• Identifying Main Ideas


• Techniques for identifying main ideas and
supporting details.
Making Inferences

• Understanding implied meanings in texts.


Summarization

• Summarizing Texts
• Techniques for summarizing paragraphs or sections.
Practical Tips for Reading
Comprehension

• Skim and Scan


• Reread for Clarity
• Visualize Information
Application Exercise - Reading
Comprehension

• Practice Exercise
• Read a passage and summarize its main points and
details.
Solving Para Jumbles -
Introduction

• Introduction to Para Jumbles


• Understanding the concept of para jumbles.
Key Concepts in Solving Para
Jumbles

• Identifying Logical
Order
• Recognizing Transitions
Practical Tips for Solving Para
Jumbles

• Look for Connectors


• Identify Theme
Application Exercise - Para
Jumbles

• Practice Exercise
• Rearrange sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Para
Jumbles

• Misidentifying Connectors
• Overlooking Logical Flow
Final Thoughts

• Conclusion
• Encouragement to practice reading skills.
• Importance of continuous learning and improvement.

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