Today’s Lesson Will Cover:

1) Reading Comprehension SKILLS

2) Note Taking Tips
3) Study HaBITS

Mrs. Georgacopoulos-Language Arts Resource Specialist

 Something to Think About…
• Approximately 50 percent of the nation's unemployed
youth age 16-21 are functional illiterate, with virtually
no prospects of obtaining good jobs.
(http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp)

• There is nothing employers like more than an

employee who is well read. Being well read shows that
you are educated, and your employer will be
confident in knowing that you are much more likely
to do the job properly.

(http://www.exforsys.com/career-center/english-vocabulary/how-reading-can-improve-your-career.html)
“Before You Read” Strategies
• Review Chapter Contents & Layout

• Think about what you already know about the topic

• Make predictions

• Set purpose/goal for reading

(Why are you reading this text?)

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 “While You Read” Strategies
• Hear your inner voice

• Mental pictures

• Read 1 section at a time

• Dictionary

• TEXT MARK & TAKE NOTES

• Fix-Up Strategies
-Slow down reading rate
-Reread
-Read out loud
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 “After You Read” Strategies

• Reflect on what you learned

• Summarize key points/refer to notes

(Homework/Study guides??)

• Review your notes and text markings repeatedly

(prepares you for tests)

• Connect new information with previous knowledge

• Ask questions if unsure

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 Recap of Reading Strategy Plan
1) Before Class
Before I Read Strategies (prepare for incoming knowledge)
2) During Class
Take Notes (participate in class..be an active learner)
3) After Class
While I Read Strategies
4) Next Day & Until Test
After I Read Strategies (Clarify Unknowns, Review Notes & H/L text)
5) EXTRA
Complete homework, study guides, and practice tests

The more you work with the

INFORMATION, the more it will stick
during test time and begin to make
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 Any 3 strategies may be
enough to make you a
better Reader!
(Experiment with the Reading Strategies and see what
works for you!)

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 Why is Note Taking
Important?
* To remember what was introduced
during class

* For a quick review and reference

* It's Triple Strength Learning

(visual, auditory, movement)

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 Note Taking Tips
• Write ideas/phrases
• Visual Organizers (EX. 2 column
• Allow space notes)

• Underline/Stars /Arrows • WRITING Styles !!!!!!!!!

• Spelling/Grammar
• Only important info. (tape recorder?)
• Write Clearly for YOU
(re-write /re-type)
• Abbrev./Symbols (is
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• Colors  (IMPORTANT!!!)
• Space for missed info
• Chalkboard/Overhead/ Lectures
=)
• Teacher CLUES/Hints
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Many Ways…
(Graphic Organizer
Samples)

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Many Ways…
(Graphic Organizer Samples)

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RESEARCH SAYS…

“80% of new material can be recalled if you

review notes within the first 24 hours of
presentation!” - Janet Jenkins

“Writing in color will help you retain 50%-

80% more of the information WITHOUT
reading it a second time!” – Nicole Watts
 How to Use Your Notes

BEFORE CLASS
Review Notes from Previous
Day to Prepare for New
Information
DURING CLASS
Use Note Taking Tips to
Take Notes

AFTER CLASS
Rewrite Notes
Edit Notes
(complete/details/add-ins)

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 Best Way to Study
Avoid Procrastination!!!

• Review bits and pieces each night (starting 10 days before the test) for 15
minutes (break it up in parts)

• 2 nights before the test REVIEW IT ALL/ Quiz yourself

• Managing your time/cramming the night before is not helpful

• Quality of your study habits is just as important (if not more) as quantity of
time spent studying

Easy class
 Memory/Study Tricks
• Personal Experience Association
• Visual Connection
• Relate to a Song
• Mnemonics (ROYGBIV)
• Teach someone else!/ Buddy Study
• Make graphic organizers, study guides, or posters
• Review/Focus on H/L material
• Tape Record/Replay
• Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
 “It just doesn’t stick in my brain!”
TIP

Read it- Type it- Say it- Hear it

To memorize test material, read your notes,
and then type them. Next, read them aloud
and tape-record them. Listen to the recording
several times.
 Be Prepared For the Test Day

• Reduce stress effectively

• Eliminate distractions when studying/reviewing
• Appropriate settings to study
• Get plenty of sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Preview material once more before the test
 Overcoming Anxiety & Dealing with
• Visualization Therapy Stress
• Focused/ Deep/ Slow Breathing
• Count to 20 backwards and slowly
• Refocus on positive outcomes
• Drink water
• Exercise
• Take breaks during studying (10 min.
break/hour)
• Be as prepared and organized as possible
 When taking the test….
• Read the directions carefully.

• Pay attention to last minute verbal instructions, listening

especially for changes to written directions.

• Ask questions if you need to clarify directions or test questions.

• Read the question and all answer choices before marking

anything.

• Begin with easy questions and come back to harder ones

• Review your work

What if I still do
poorly?

• Review the questions that you got incorrect and

correct them.

• Study habits/skills take time to develop (practice)

• Meet with the instructor for tips and further

knowledge

• Extra Credit? Alternative Testing Method?