Previewing

Introduction

Reading a Text--Some Definitions

What Counts as Reading?

What Counts as a Text?

How do Readers Read?

The Reading Equation

Cognitive Reading Theory

Strategies for Reading More Critically

Critically Reading Assignment Sheets

Analyze your Assignment Sheet Carefully

Pay Attention to Requirements

Plan your Time Well

Reading for Meaning--Worksheet

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Previewing

Previewing a text means gathering as much information about the text as you can before you actually read it. You can ask yourself the following questions:

What is my Purpose for Reading?
What can the Title Tell Me About the Text?
Who is the Author?
How is the Text Structured?