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Before, During, or After Reading Exercise
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Review: The three phases of reading a textbook assignment are to preview the assignment before reading it, asking and answering questions as you read it, and following up by reviewing and rehearsing the material.
Directions:Each of the following activities should take place before reading, during reading, or after reading a textbook assignment. Read each one, and then type B for Before, D for During, or A for After to indicate when it should be done.

Example: B Read the chapter title.
Explanation: Reading the chapter title is part of previewing an assignment, so it should be done before actually reading the assignment.

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Look at words in special print.
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Turn headings into questions.
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Plan your reading session or sessions.
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Mark a section of a textbook.
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Rehearse the information.
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At the end of each section, answer questions to monitor your comprehension.
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Read the chapter objectives.
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Read the chapter table of contents.
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Survey the illustrations, diagrams, and other graphics aids in the chapter.
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Try to say the information aloud from memory.
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Read the chapter introduction.
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Assess your prior knowledge.
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Make predictions about what will be in the chapter.
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Read the chapter summary.
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Find the answers to questions you could not answer as you were reading.
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Try to write the information from memory.
17

Read the chapter headings and subheadings.







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