Academic Reading

Coach Glaze

9th Grade Literature

Two Types of Reading

AcademicEnjoyment

Two Ways to Approach

Academic

• Reading to get it over with will not work.

• You need to become an active participant with the text and become a more active reader...

Enjoyment

• Sit back and enjoy the story as it unfolds.

• It is not necessary to actively engage with the content.

How do you become a more active reader?You need to take notes as you are reading.

• circle unfamiliar words. • underline key phrases or descriptions. • highlight quotes that may be important.• ask yourself questions while you are reading…

(summarize each page / paragraph as you go)

How do you take notes?Title of text    Chapter #(or pages) 

Notes While Reading CharactersImportant EventsInteresting QuotesChanges in SettingConfusing Events Questions to ask in class  

 

Questions a teacher may ask?   

Summary: 2- 3 sentences summarizing what you have read

Practice w/Short Story…

Read the story “Sentry”

- Circle unfamiliar words- Underline key phrases / descriptions- Highlight important quotes

…Then, answer questions 1-8 on back of paper