Steps for Active Reading for a central idea

Steps for Active Reading for a central idea

Split up into Groups o Group 1, 5 n o Group 2, 6 n o Pg 430 TV Can’t Educate Group 3, 7 n o Pg 427 The Meaning of TV Pg 436 Don’t Touch That Dial Group 4, 8 n Pg 427 The Meaning of TV

Establish Expectations o Before you read something look at it’s title. n n n Does it give you an idea of what to expect? Does it sound as if it is announcing its central idea? Does it tell you what to expect? § Picture acquired from Amazon. com

Underline and Mark Main Points o With a pen, pencil, or highlighter in hand, read the material from start to finish, slowly and carefully. n n Get an overall sense of the central idea Don’t take notes Underline or highlight sentences or ideas that seem significant to you as you read. Mark details or explanations that seem more important than others…bold, italic, or bulleted

Reading #2 o Annotate n n n Reread what you underlined and briefly summarize those ideas in the margin. Make notes of very important points. Note any questions or comment on ideas that you do not agree with.

Summarize the reading o o o Write out the central idea of the reading. Write thesis statement in your own words. State thesis of the entire essay and the supporting topic ideas of the paragraphs.

Respond to the Reading o Write your own response to what you have read. n n n Do you agree? Did it remind you of an experience you have had? Did it give you new insight?

When to use this process? o o When you are researching a topic. When you are reading a textbook. When you are peer editing someone else’s work. When the information you are reading is of major importance to your world.