READING IN COLLEGE

1. Review the title, headings, charts, and graphs.

2. Turn headings into questions.

3. Read the introduction and the summary.

4. Review any questions included at the end or beginning of the chapter.

5. Respond to these questions before you begin reading:

   • What do you think this chapter is about and why?

   • What topics in this chapter are you already familiar with? What do you know about these topics?

   • What topics are not familiar to you?

   • What are your predictions about this chapter?

1. As you read, answer the questions you created.

2. Summarize each section of the chapter, connecting key concepts of the section back to the main idea of the chapter.

Summarize key concepts and make connections to prior knowledge.

Reflection questions to consider:

1. What did I learn from this reading?

2. How will I apply this new knowledge?

3. What is my experience with these concepts?

4. What was most valuable from this reading?

5. What questions do I still have?

You can reflect through writing or discussion with classmates.