Introduction to Reading and Note-Taking Strategies

Picture the strong student who makes good grades, has good study skills, manages their time well, and is confident in their learning ability. What does this student do differently than a student who struggles with their grades, never has enough time, and always feels lacking in their ability to learn? The difference is in the ability to use these skills effectively. Building skills and good habits takes practice. This module is an excellent space to practice skills that will improve your grade and your study skills, build your confidence, and improve your ability to manage your time and balance your tasks.

There are two skill sets we will learn and develop in this module: Note-taking skills and active reading skills. Keep reading to learn more about each skill set and to build your confidence as a strong learner. 

Words to Know

• (ăk-sĕnt märks), n.

• symbols used in writing to indicate stress, pronunciation, or special emphasis on particular letters or syllables. 

• (ăk-tĭv), v. 

• Engaged in action; characterized by energetic participation.

• (ăn-ə-tā-shŭn), n. 

• A note or comment added to a text to explain or clarify it.

• (ăt-rĭ-byoo-shŭn) n. 

• The act of giving credit to someone or something as the source of information or ideas.

• (kən-sīce), adj. 

• Expressing much in few words; brief and clear.

• (kŏm-prĭ-hĕn-shŭn), n. 

• The ability to understand and grasp the meaning of something.

• (kyoo), n. 

• A signal or prompt for someone to do something.

• (nouns), n.

• Words that identify people, places, things, or ideas in a sentence.

• (out-līn), n. 

• A general description or plan giving the essential features of something. 

• (păr-ə-frāz), v. 

• To restate something using different words for clarity or simplicity.

• (păs-ĭv), adj. 

• Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

• (fŏn-ĭks), n. 

• A method of teaching reading by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters.

• (kwŏd-rŭnt), n. 

• One of four equal sections into which a plane is divided.

• (rĭ-sīt), v. 

• To say aloud, something repeated.

• (sŭm-ə-ree), n. 

• A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

• (sûr-vā), v. 

• To examine or assess something systematically, often by gathering data.

• (vûrbs), n.

• Words that describe actions, occurrences, or states of being.

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Attributions

Strengthening Reading and Comprehension  by Audrey Cross and Katherine Sorenson is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International