1. Read Chapters 1 and 2 of the book, How to Read Like a Professor. Don't worry, the chapters are small. The link is found here: Thomas Foster's How to Read Like a Professor Text
Utilize your notes on "informational texts/nonfiction texts"... After you are done reading, check your comprehension with the following questions:
- What is the overall point of the sections? Chapters? What is its thesis/claim? What is its goal? (This may come to you as you read) Track these ideas.
- HOW are sentences functioning for the writer? Topic sentences? Data/evidence? Warrants? Narrative? Use the function to guide your comprehension. This will also help you distinguish what to write down and what to summarize.
- How would you section off the ideas? Remember how paragraphing works. Use your new found skills to build meaning.
- Look for transitions and the relationships they present in the surrounding text. I often square off transitions when I read.
- Write some brief summaries of your findings when you finish a section.. a page... a chapter.
- Obviously write down terms and definitions.
- Finally, add your analysis and questions you have in your reading experience
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