Six Ways of Reading Actively
Active readers
Mark or Highlight
- Mark important words, phrases, or sentences.
- Helps later when studying fro a test or preparing for discussion or writing assignment.
- Use sticky notes if you can’t write in the text.
Ask Questions
- Ask lots of questions.
- What does this mean?
- Why is the writer talking about this?
Think critically about the text.
Clarify
- Respond to the information.
