SQ3R,CLOZE,COMPL

EX READING
TAKUDZWA KANHUKAMWE
MOTRISH GUNDUMURA
TAFADZWA KECHI
JAMES CHINONGA
 background
• SQ3R is a reading comprehension method named for its five steps: survey,
question, read, recite, and review.
• The method was introduced by Francis P. Robinson, an American
education philosopher in his 1946 book Effective Study.[1]
 The 5 steps
SURVEY
• The first step, survey, skim, or scan advises that one should resist the
temptation to read the book and instead first go through a chapter and note
the headings, sub-headings and other outstanding features, such as figures,
tables,
• This survey step typically only takes 3–5 minutes, but it provides an
outline or framework for what will be presented. The reader should
identify ideas and formulate questions about the content of the chapter.
 QUESTION
• Question ("Q")
• Generate questions about the content of the reading. For example, convert
headings and sub-headings into questions, and then look for answers in
the content of the text. Other more general questions may also be
formulated:
• What is this chapter about?
• What question is this chapter trying to answer?
• How does this information help me?
 READ

• Read (R1)
• Use the background work done with "S" and "Q" in order to begin reading
actively.
• This means reading in order to answer the questions raised under "Q".
Passive reading, in contrast, results in merely reading without engaging
with the study material.
 RECITE
• Recite (R2)
• The second "R" refers to the part known as "Recite.
• " The reader should try to recite from memory what was learned in the same manner as telling
someone else about the information.
• It is important that the reader use their own words in order to formulate and conceptualize the
material.
• Try recalling and identifying major points (heading/subheadings) and answers to questions from
the "Q" step
• . This recital step may be done either in an oral or written format and is related to the benefits of
retrieval (testing effect) in boosting long-term memory for the material.
 REVIEW
• Review (R3)
• The final "R" is "Review.
• " Once you reach the end of the passage, review the material by repeating
back to yourself what the point of the passage is using your own words.
• You may then repeat the process on the second set of questions.[4
 BACKGROUND
• Who created cloze?
• Wilson Taylor
• Cloze procedure was invented by Wilson Taylor in the 1950s, and has
become an accepted means of assessing both the readability of a variety of
written materials and the reading ability of a variety of subjects.
 CLOZE READING
• What Is The Meaning Of Close Reading?
• close reading means reading to uncover layers of meaning that lead to deep comprehension.”
• close reading” really means in practice is disciplined re-reading of inherently complex and
worthy texts.
• Penn State professor Sophia McClennen says“Reading closely” means developing a deep
understanding and a precise interpretation of a literary passage that is based first and foremost
on the words themselves.
• But a close reading does not stop there; rather, it embraces larger themes and ideas evoked
and/or implied by the passage itself.
 What Is The Goal Of Close Reading?
• When you close read, you observe facts and details about the text.
• You may focus on a particular passage, or on the text as a whole.
• Your aim may be to notice all striking features of the text, including rhetorical features, structural elements,
cultural references; or, your aim may be to notice only selected features of the text—for instance,
oppositions and correspondences, or particular historical references.
• Either way, making these observations constitutes the first step in the process of close reading.
• The second step is interpreting your observations.
• What we’re basically talking about here is inductive reasoning: moving from the observation of particular
facts and details to a conclusion, or interpretation, based on those observations
• . And, as with inductive reasoning, close reading requires careful gathering of data (your observations) and
careful thinking about what these data add up to.
• The goal of any close reading is the following:

• an ability to understand the general content of a text even when you don’t understand every word or concept
in it.
• an ability to spot techniques that writers use to get their ideas and feelings across and to explain how they
work.
• an ability to judge whether techniques the writer has used to succeed or fail and an ability to compare and
contrast the successes and failures of different writers’ techniques.
• when doing a close reading, the goal is to closely analyze the material and explain why details are
significant. Therefore, close reading does not try to summarize the author’s main points, rather, it focuses on
‘picking apart’ and closely looking at the what the author makes his/her argument, why is it interesting, etc.
IMPORTANCE OF CLOZE READING
 background
• Who invented the reading method?
• The Reading Method, also known as the New Method or the Reading Approach,
was devised by Dr Michael Philip West (1888-1973).
• During the 1920s, he was working as a Professor of English in India.
• Dr West believed that everyone around the world should learn English.
• Reading is a lifelong skill to be used both at school and throughout life. According
to Anderson, Hiebert, Scott, & Wilkinson, reading is a basic life skill.
• It is a cornerstone for a child's success in school and, indeed, throughout life.
 Reading and Understanding Complex
• Read for a purpose
• The first thing you’ll want to do is know why you are reading the text and for what purpose.
• It isn’t just enough to know you’re reading it for a class, you’ll want to know the reasons
why your professor assigned that specific text.
• For example, if you are in a journalism class and required to read an article about
perspective, the reason you are reading that article is to establish an understanding of
perspective and how it is used by journalists.
• A good technique is to gain some base knowledge on the subject before reading so that you
aren’t caught off guard when technical jargon is used
• A good technique is to gain some base knowledge on the subject before
reading so that you aren’t caught off guard when technical jargon is used.
• If you haven’t already covered the subject in class, consider looking on
Wikipedia or skimming articles online about the subject.
• This will help give you the foundational knowledge you need in order to
understand the complex text.
 HIGHLIGHT , ANNOTATE AND
UNDERLINE

• When you are reading, highlight important passages and quotes; annotate
sections or sentences that are of significant importance; and underline keywords
and words you don’t understand.
• Keep a dictionary close to you to look up confusing words and ask your
professor to clarify any passages that you don’t understand.
• This will be particularly helpful when having to go back and study for a test.
 Read difficult sections again
• When you come across a difficult section or argument that you don’t understand, keep
reading until the author has completely made their point.
• Then, go back to that difficult section and reread it.
• Slow down if you have to so that you are able to completely digest the information given.
• If you are still unable to understand what it says after a few times reading it, first try looking
up online to see if anyone offers any clarification.
• Then, if you still are unsure, consider earmarking the page, highlighting the section in some
way, and then come back to it later.
• Sometimes all you need is a break to let your brain to process.
 Read aloud
• Reading aloud is a great way to force yourself to slow down and consider every word on the page.
• When you read aloud, make sure you clearly articulate every word you say and loud enough so that
you can hear yourself.
• It sounds silly, but it works
Take a break and go back to it later
As stated earlier, your brain can tend to get overworked and will need time to rest and process every so
often.
This is particularly important if you are having to read a lot in a small amount of time, have other things
on your mind, or are having a hard time keeping your eyes open. Just make sure you give yourself
enough time to take a break so that you can actually go back to the reading before the reading is due.
• As stated earlier, your brain can tend to get overworked and will need time
to rest and process every so often.
• This is particularly important if you are having to read a lot in a small
amount of time, have other things on your mind, or are having a hard time
keeping your eyes open.
• Just make sure you give yourself enough time to take a break so that you
can actually go back to the reading before the reading is due.
 Find a conducive space
• Lastly, find a conducive space to read.
• Ideally, you’ll want to be in a quiet and comfortable place, but for many
this is impossible.
• At the very least, do things that will keep your mind on the task at hand.
• If you have to be in a busy or loud area when you read, put in some noise
canceling headphones and listen to music, preferably instrumental music
without any lyrics that isn’t too distracting, like classical or movie
soundtracks.
• THANK YOU