sq4 r method example
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The SQ4R method of reading is a tried and true method that is always useful. In this presentation you will learn why you should use this method and how to apply it effectively.I would like to thank my students for assisting with this presentation.TRANSCRIPT
The SQ4R Method
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read
ours.” -- John Locke (English philosopher)
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Active Reading Strategies Commit to the
reading process. Create a mindset that
reflects your intentions.
Create a plan of action.
Read with a pencil in your hand.
Use knowledge of writing structures and organizational patterns.
Distinguish between factual knowledge and procedural knowledge.
Learn how to read and interpret graphic materials.
Use all available resources: textbook materials and website materials, supplementary videos, computer software, study guides, tutors, and study groups.
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The Steps of SQ4R
Sensory Input
from thePhysical
World
5 senses
SENSORYMEMORY
LONG-TERMMEMORY
Output
WORKINGMEMORY
SHORT-TERM
MEMORY
schema
schema
schema
schema
Central Executive
Contemporary Information Processing Model
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The Steps of SQ4R
Survey
Survey the chapter contentsSurveying is the process of
previewing or skimming to get an overview.
Surveying: -enhances motivation and
interest -gets the reading process going -creates a positive mindset to
learn -helps you set goals and plan
time
Highlighting Strategies
Completely highlight the topic sentence.
Highlight only key words in important details.
Discussion Points: Highlighting draws your attention to
important information in sentences. Highlighting reduces how much
information you need to study and review.
Excessive highlighting defeats the purpose.
Question
Ask questions before, during, and after reading the material.
Create questions from headings and subheadings of a textbook.
What do you wonder about after your survey?
Review the end of chapter questions.
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Use Bloom’s Taxonomy Questions to Predict, Write, and Answer QuestionsKnowledge collect, define, describe, examine,
identify, label, list, name, quote, show, tell, what, when, who…
Comprehension
associate, contrast, describe, differentiate, discuss, estimate, interpret, predict, summarize…
Application apply, calculate, change, classify, complete, demonstrate, examine, illustrate, show, solve…
Analysis analyze, arrange, classify, compare, connect, divide, explain, infer, order, separate, select…
Synthesis combine, compose, create, design, formulate, generalize, integrate, rearrange, substitute…
Evaluation assess, compare, conclude, convince, explain, judge, measure, recommend, summarize, test…
Read
Adjust your rate of reading Slow down when you find challenging passages
Speed up on the easier passages.
Record
Record the answers to your questions in complete sentences.
Recite
Recite the important points Say the answers that you wrote in complete sentences OUT LOUD!!!
Review
Conduct immediate and ongoing review
Immediate Look Away Technique
Ongoing Create a 7-day learning c
ycle Create Visual Maps,
outlines, summaries, and flash cards.