SQ3R

•     Preview the reading assignment.
•     Read titles/subtitles.
•     Notice words/phrases in italics or boldface type.
•     Skim illustrations, charts, graphs and other visual devices.
•     Determine the general ideas of the overall content.
•     Focus on main ideas.
•     Read the final summary paragraph.
•     Read any questions at the end of the chapter/selection.

QUESTION

• Turn main/sub topics in boldface type into questions (use who, what, when, where or why).
• Determine your reading rate and the number of times to read the selection. (This is based on the difficulty of the text.)
• Take any unanswered questions to class after completing the reading.

    READ

• Actively read to answer the questions; become involved.
• Get details and supporting examples.
• Highlight, underline or write important facts after reading one section.
• Note sequence/order, if important.
• Visualize as you read--make it real.

    RECITE

• At the end of each section, stop to silently or orally answer original questions.
• For long-term understanding, recite aloud.
• Use your own words.
• Jot down cue phrases.
• Quiz yourself immediately on what you’ve just studied.

REVIEW

• If you cannot recite main ideas/details of each section, reread it.
• Relate one section of the reading assignment to another to develop a whole picture.
• Write a summary, including main ideas (graphic organizer).
• Make a study guide/sheet.

SQ3R Chart