Increasing Textbook Reading & Comprehension

TABLE OF CONTENTS	What learning strategies result in effective textbook comprehension? How can instructors facilitate these strategies in the classroom?
An Effective Textbook Study Strategy
More About Effective Textbook Study
Increasing Comprehension by Activation Prior Knowledge
Etymology: The Origin of Words
Structural Analysis, Word Roots
Common Word Roots
How Can I Tell What's Important?
Introduction to Reading University Level Materials
Active Learning: Practice at Retrieval
The Muddiest Point

This packet is handed out at Dr. Berta Parrish's flex activity, "Textbook Reading Comprehension". Check the Flex Activities Schedule

Drop by the Academic Support Lab in Building 3300 on the San Luis Obispo campus for more ideas on how to help your students, or visit our resources page.

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