Summarizing
Learn How to Summarize a Text
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Paraphrasing
Tips for Paraphrasing
Vocabulary Strategies
Learn How to Improve Your Vocabulary as You ReadThe ability to read effectively requires a strong vocabulary. This unit covers different strategies and tools for improving your reading vocabulary. Click on one of the...
Inferencing
Learn About How to Make Inferences as you ReadFor a printable reference guide about inferencing, please click here.
Annotating
Annotation TipsAnnotation, which means “to add notes,” is one of the key skills of active reading. By reading with a pen, pencil, or highlighter in hand, the reader can pause to mark important information,...
Activity
Below, you’ll find several questions that help you practice how to preview a text. Each question targets a different part of the text that you should preview. After following the directions and selecting your...
Active vs. Passive Reading
Have you ever read a page from a textbook and at the end of the page realized you have no idea what you just read?Successful readers develop active reading habits that improve their reading...