Reading with a Purpose Define your purpose for

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Reading with a Purpose Define your purpose for reading

Reading with a Purpose Define your purpose for reading

The Six Fundamental Purposes for Reading 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TO TO

The Six Fundamental Purposes for Reading 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TO TO TO GRASP A CERTAIN MESSAGE FIND IMPORTANT DETAILS ANSWER A SPECIFIC QUESTION EVALUATE WHAT YOU ARE READING APPLY WHAT YOU ARE READING BE ENTERTAINED

How to Identify a Purpose • • Look for clues in every book Look

How to Identify a Purpose • • Look for clues in every book Look for clues in each chapter Chapter heads and subheads End of chapter summaries Pictures, graphs, and charts Highlighted terms, vocabulary, and other facts Questions Prereading your assignment

Purpose defines reading method 1. Quick reference reading: focuses on seeking specific information that

Purpose defines reading method 1. Quick reference reading: focuses on seeking specific information that addresses a particular question or concern we might have 2. Critical reading: involves discerning ideas and concepts that require a thorough analysis 3. Aestheic or pleasure reading: reading we do for sheer entertainment or to appreciate an author’s style and ability

Examples What you are reading Purpose Method 1. Newspaper Advertisement 1. To locate best

Examples What you are reading Purpose Method 1. Newspaper Advertisement 1. To locate best price for a car 1. What Method? QR 2. Magazine 2. To stay aware of current events 2. What Method? QR 3. Self-help book 3. To learn to get along better with your family 3. What Method? C 4. Biology text 5. New issue of Rolling Stone 4. To prepare for an exam 5. To divert your attention from Biology 4. What Method? C 5. What Method? P

Become an Active Reader • What do you think that means? 1. Don’t seek

Become an Active Reader • What do you think that means? 1. Don’t seek to absorb information passively 2. Involve yourself in what you are reading • How do you think we are achieving this in our class? • What are we doing to make sure we aren’t passive readers?

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