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Reading Strategies are techniques used to help understand, interpret and appreciate texts.
Choosing the appropriate strategy according to the reading purpose is essential. Each strategy has its own uses, functions and benefits.
Having a clear reading purpose will allow you to choose the most effective strategy for what is needed.
To learn more about a strategy, click its name.
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Get an overview of the text. |
Quickly search & find information |
Ask yourself questions |
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Create mental pictures |
Relate to the text |
Read between the lines |
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Write down notes & comments |
Understand challenging words |
Sum up main idea & key elements |
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Explore sources to come up with new perspectives |
Form an opinion on the quality of the text |
Look at the structure and techniques used |