Smart reading part 1 active and passive reading

Smart Reading Online WorkshopPart 1: Active and Passive Reading

Created by: Jane Mangano

Active reading

What is Active Reading?

• Reading with a purpose• Having goals

What is Active Reading?

• Knowing what is important

What is Active Reading?

• Creating an overview

What is Active Reading?

• Being flexible

What is Active Reading?

• Knowing the various structures of each text type

What is Passive Reading?

• Reading without questioning

What is Passive Reading?

• No purpose or goals

What is Passive Reading?

• Focus on number of pages read

Reflection

• Complete Task 1 reflection in the AESC unit on BB.

• This should take about five minutes.

Task

Reflection

• Think about how satisfied you are with the reading experience you wrote about.

• Would you like to be more productive? Remember more? Produce better notes?

• By the end of this workshop, you should have the strategies that will enhance your next reading experience.