Reading Template
Many students start college using the same reading and study strategies they used in high school because those techniques worked well in high school; however, as you may have already figured out, college is different. Classes are structured differently and require more independent study, and your professors likely expect you to engage with readings at a deeper level than you may have practiced ina high school. These differences may require you to develop new reading and study habits.
This handout shares several simple yet effective strategies to use as you approach a reading assignment. Implementing this worksheet into your regular reading and study routine can help you to learn, understand, and retain course material.
Use the template below to pre-test before reading. Apply questions to key words and headings. How much do you know already? Be curious.
Dive in with purpose and read for answers to basic questions. Make assignments more interesting and memorable by spending a few minutes thinking first, then reading.
Use the template as a post-test after reading. How well do you remember main ideas and details without looking back?
Simple reading template
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