Reading+Strategies

What do an army general, a basketball coach, and an architect have in common? They all draft plans to help them jump into their work. As a reader, you can make plans for your reading. Having some strategies in mind when you approach a reading passage will help get you started in the right direction.

 Tips for becoming an Active Reader:

 * Preview the passage and make predictions about it.
 * Connect the passage to your own knowledge and experiences.
 * Identify the genre of the passage.
 * Determine your purpose for reading.
 * Take notes as you read.
 * Adjust your reading speed to suit your purpose.
 * Quiz yourself as you read.