Whether reading in an e-book or paper
book, these strategies are so helpful to develop better reading comprehension,
and they can be applied with fiction or non-fiction reading.
· Highlighting/underlining
A reader
may highlight/underline the important concept, points, numbers, names, etc. It is important to
highlight just a few words. Teacher Hoffman
believes in a page there should be just few words highlighted, or even better
to keep a list of names and ideas you want to remember, so a person can
remember them. A good rule of is to underline no
more than 25% of the text.
· Writing notes
A reader
can write notes of him/herself either on the margins or using sticky notes.
These notes could be question for themselves, an explanation for that point,
other references, etc. Another great way to take notes is using some of the
notes temples. This way is effective especially with students, and it is so
helpful when studying that lesson.
Here are some other interactive
reading strategies by Janet Ewell a teacher can apply for his/her
students: http://charactered.ocde.us/ICE/lessons_html/interactive_reading.html
References
Academictips.org. (n.d) Reading
and highlighting tips. Retrieved from http://www.academictips.org/acad/literature/readingandhighlighting.html
Keesee, G
.(2008). Textbook highlighting and marking. Retrieved
from http://www.slideshare.net/gskeesee/marking-your-textbook
Learning Assistance Centre of University of Manitoba.
(2011). Text marking and highlighting. Retrieved from http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/images/Text_Marking_and_Highlighting_(Revised_2010).pdf