CRCB - Chapter 9

Summary

PSR stands for preview, study-read, review. In the preview stage it is helpful to question yourself before reading. Ask yourself what the author wants to convey. Skim through for headings and develop questions on who, what, where, why and how. Predict what context of the text will be based on. In the study-read stage, look for answers from the preview stage. Read one complete section at a time, and be sure to question the material as you go. Monitor your reading to be sure you understand the material and can still concentrate. Keep in mind the questions you still have. At the end of each section, determine the main idea. I the review stage summarize what you have read, what you already know and what you still don’t know. Clarify confusing facts and check your understanding.

Exercises

1. Match the vocabulary words in Column A to their definitions in Column B:

A	B
PSR	Preview, study-read, review method of reading
Summary	Restate the original meaning of someone else’s writing in fewer and different words
Paraphrase	Explain the meaning of someone else’s words, phrases, or sentences in your own words

2. The most important time to question yourself is right before you begin to read.

False

3. Study-reading means

Asking and answering the questions you developed in the preview stage as you read.

4. If you don’t understand what you have just read, you should

Record your questions in a journal

5. An example of active reading is

Creating questions so that you are reading on purpose

6. Explain why it is a good idea to make a journal entry when you find a reading assignment confusing.

You can where you confusion started and develop questions.

7. What are the benefits of summarizing a reading?

Capture the author’s meaning

Omit unnecessary details

Use your own words

8. List the three steps of the preview stage.

Skim

Develop questions

Predict content