Preview
Preview involves skimming over a reading passage to get a
general idea of its content and to help focus the reader's mind on the
topic. It is a very valuable tool in faster reading.
To preview, look at the title and subtitles, then read quickly
over the first and last paragraphs and skim through the rest of the
passage to get an idea of what the passage will be about.
Questions
If there are comprehension questions, read them after the
preview to help focus the mind on specific ideas to look for. Then read
the passage, looking for answers to the questions.
If there are no comprehension questions, try turning the title
and subtitles into questions to help you look for meaning in your
reading.
Reading
Read through the passage carefully, but not too slowly. Keep in
mind the questions you have formed so that you will be able to
concentrate and stay focused on the reading material. In reading, try to
keep a steady pace and avoid going back over words or phrases.
Review
After reading, skim over the passage again to remember main
ideas and subpoints. Think of the answers to the questions or form an
outline of the passage in your mind as you review.
Vocabulary
It is best to check the meanings of words in the passage,
either before or after the reading, not during, as this will slow down
your reading pace. Try to guess the what the words mean from the context
(surrounding words) and only check the dictionary as a last resort.
Practice
It is sometimes useful to check your progress by keeping track
of reading time, rate (words per minute) and comprehension (a percentage
of correct answers to questions). There are several texts which enable
you to do this through exercises. One of the best is a series entitled Timed Readings.
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