• Problems that cause s-l-o-w reading:

#1. Poor concentration

• Lack of interest• Daydreaming• Worrying about other problems• Can’t remember what is read

READING SKILL

• PREPED BY• RATHOD NIKUL• ENROLL.130210125099

• Problems contd:

#2. Underdeveloped vocabulary

• Difficult to learn new vocabulary• Not sure where to find word meanings

Learning the new vocabulary for each course is essential to understanding new ideas & concept.

• Problems contd:

#3. Poor reading techniques:

• Stuck in one gear• Takes too long to read assignment• Cannot find main points & important details

• Problems contd:

#4. No system for reading textbooks:

SQ3R

• Survey• Question• Read• Recite• Review

• Problems contd:

#5. The blank mind syndrome:

• Eyes just passing over words• Reading without reflection

1. Organize lecture & textbook notes using notecards2. Recite notes aloud3. Develop questions from notes4. Read questions aloud5. Check for accuracy6. Separate note-cards you know from ones you don’t know

SQ3R

Weaver Reading Efficiency software

Ultimate Speed Reader

• Survey• Question• Read• Recite• Review

See handout for SQ3R study reading technique procedures.

• Software program• Go to American Studies 206• Talk with ARC computer lab attendant for instructions• Can access this program free of charge:

• Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am to 5pm & 7pm to 10pm• Tues., & Thurs., after 3:00pm and evenings 7pm to 10pm

Average rate = 250 wpm

Some faster readers = 500 to 600 with comprehension

Good reading = speed + comprehension

Looking up phone number = 25,000 wpm

Dictionaries, thesauri, phone directories, clearly presented material, (lists of numbered items, outlines, etc.)

SCANNINGLocation of specific information About 1500

words per minute or more

Newspapers, journals, novels, research SKIMMING

Reading for general topics & more ideas

About 1000 words per

minute or moreEasy textbooks, newspapers, stories, magazines. Any material where only main ideas are to be learned. Generally lighter study.

EXPLORA-TORY

General understanding of main ideas & details or relate new information to what is already known; creating interest in reading material; reading where you will be tested on details.

About 400 to 600 words per

minute

Most textbooks, journals & technical materials. READING

FOR LEARNING

Reading with maximum understanding of main ideas & their relationships to each other; making questions from main ideas; taking notes; material where you are responsible for recall

About 250 words per

minute

Detailed texts: math, science, poetry, love letter; material to be studied intensively; read aloud such as drama, philosophy, religion; any material that requires deep thinking.

ANALYTICAL & CRITICAL READING

Evaluate &/or reflect on content, to follow directions as in performing a chemistry experiment, extract precise meanings, read aloud, reading intimate material, reading for emotional stimulation.

Less than 250 words per

minute

• Set a timer for 1 minute while you read a magazine or newspaper article.

• Read to understand the material but don’t try to memorize it.

• After 1 minute has passed, count the average number of words in one complete line you have just read & multiply that times the total number of lines read during that one minute.

• The result will give an approximate reading speed or words per minute reading rate.

Reading textbooks faster than 250 wpm increases the risk that important ideas and clarifying details will be missed.

Lack of practice and trying to read and memorize information at the same time leads to problems.

Increases reading speed in a variety of ways: 30 minutes

Reading Warm-UpsEye Movement skills Newspaper Reading Paced Reading Timed Reading Eye Max Game

• Go to the Academic Resources Center in AMST 206.

• Make an appointment to meet with the ARC reading lab attendant for quick instructions.

• Dedicate at least two hours weekly

• The more you practice, the quicker you will reach your goal.

Students who have a reading disability or suspect that they have may have a reading disability that impacts reading/learning, should contact TRIO – Student Support Services in the Lee Building.

Mrs. Teresa McLeod, Disabilities counselor.

Ms. Karen HortonCoordinator, Academic Resources Center, TEC 334

One-to-one peer tutoring by appointmentSupplemental Instruction (SI)Learning strengths & styles assessmentLearning Enhancement SeminarsTime ManagementReading comprehension, vocabulary, & speed development….. And more …...