Soulja
27-06-04, 06:21 AM
At this step, STRATEGIZE, we "teach" listening skills, reading skills and the SQRRR method. The SQRRR method was initiated after World War II to help the influx of G.I.'s into the colleges on the G.I. Bill to learn more effectively. The steps in the method are as follows: S-SURVEY, Q-QUESTION, R-READ, R-RECITE, R-REVIEW. This technique is not limited to textbook reading, it can be employed for any kind of reading passages across all grade levels. A description of each of the steps follows.
SURVEY Glance over the headings in the chapter to see the main points which will be developed. Also read the final summary paragraph if the chapter has one. Look at pictures, graphs, charts, tables, visual aids and vocabulary. Read the questions listed at the end of the chapter. Make guesses as to what the chapter is about and make a survey of yourself to determine what you already know about the subject. This orientation will help you to organize ideas as you read them later and to focus your attention.
QUESTION Turn the first heading into a question using HOW, WHEN, WHAT, WHICH, WHY or WHERE statements. This establishes a purpose for reading and gives you immediate things to look for. You are encouraged to watch for details and the questioning helps you to pay close attention and to concentrate better. Furthermore, it gives you practice in creating questions from the reading materials, which may then reemerge as possible test questions.
READ Read to answer the question to the end of the first headed section. Reading is not passive plodding along each line, each word, but an active search for an answer. You now have a purpose for reading.
RECITE Having read the first section, look away from the book and try briefly to recite the answer to your question. Use your own words and try to include an example. If you can do this you know what is in the book; if you can not, glance over the section again. Say the answer in your mind or out loud. You may want to write down the answers or take notes in outline form.
REPEAT: QUESTION, READ, RECITE for every section of the assignment until the entire lesson is completed.
REVIEW When the lesson has been completely read, look over your notes and check your memory as to the content by reciting the major subheadings under each heading. This checking of memory can be done by covering up the notes and trying to recall the main points. This step overcomes forgetting and should be a planned part of each study period.
SURVEY Glance over the headings in the chapter to see the main points which will be developed. Also read the final summary paragraph if the chapter has one. Look at pictures, graphs, charts, tables, visual aids and vocabulary. Read the questions listed at the end of the chapter. Make guesses as to what the chapter is about and make a survey of yourself to determine what you already know about the subject. This orientation will help you to organize ideas as you read them later and to focus your attention.
QUESTION Turn the first heading into a question using HOW, WHEN, WHAT, WHICH, WHY or WHERE statements. This establishes a purpose for reading and gives you immediate things to look for. You are encouraged to watch for details and the questioning helps you to pay close attention and to concentrate better. Furthermore, it gives you practice in creating questions from the reading materials, which may then reemerge as possible test questions.
READ Read to answer the question to the end of the first headed section. Reading is not passive plodding along each line, each word, but an active search for an answer. You now have a purpose for reading.
RECITE Having read the first section, look away from the book and try briefly to recite the answer to your question. Use your own words and try to include an example. If you can do this you know what is in the book; if you can not, glance over the section again. Say the answer in your mind or out loud. You may want to write down the answers or take notes in outline form.
REPEAT: QUESTION, READ, RECITE for every section of the assignment until the entire lesson is completed.
REVIEW When the lesson has been completely read, look over your notes and check your memory as to the content by reciting the major subheadings under each heading. This checking of memory can be done by covering up the notes and trying to recall the main points. This step overcomes forgetting and should be a planned part of each study period.