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Finally, we provide you with a 3-Step Comprehensive Reading Strategy.
At this point you can find the main point, analyze the author’s structure
and read quickly. You have all the tools you need to read effectively.
Follow this method for reading passages:
STEP 1. The 5 Questions
Read the essay quickly, but press on the breaks (slow down) when you see
signposts that an answer to one of the 5 questions is coming:
Question 1. What is the passage type?
Is this a persuasive essay or a descriptive one? Is it science or humanities?
Question 2. What is each paragraph about?
Look for main idea, tone and transitions.
Question 3. What is the organization?
Make mental road map of essay and/or draw out map structure
on your white board.
Question 4. What is the big idea?
Look for unusual language that makes an important point.
Pay more attention to first and last paragraphs.
Question 5. What is the author’s purpose?
Look for intention in the essay. |
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STEP 2. Review
When you are finished with the essay, review it in your
mind to tighten up your knowledge of what you just read.
Make sure you have a clear-cut idea about the Big Idea and
the organization. Make sure you understand your road map. |
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| STEP 3. Go on to answer the questions. |
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