Creating Good
Study Habits Using
SQ3R
By Jolene Pfingsten
February 14, 2004
SQ3R
A reading strategy directly taught
Develops study skills
A life long skill that aids in reading
comprehension
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S = Survey
Look over whole chapter BEFORE reading:
Skim headings and subheadings
Look at pictures, charts, maps, graphs,
and read information under each
Read chapter introduction, new words, and
summary
Read chapter questions if any
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Q = Question
Write down any chapter questions you will
need to answer
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Put them aside and answer them later
List new vocabulary words to define
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Be ready for T-notes
Turn headings into questions
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Use chapter questions to help using “who, what,
when, where, why and how” words
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R = Read
#1
Just concentrate on the reading!!
After each paragraph, ask:
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What is the main idea?
What are important details about the main idea?
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R = Recite
#2
This is a very important step! After reading each
paragraph take a few seconds to think about
what you have read:
Talk out loud
Oral note taking
Highlighting
Underlining
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R = Review
#3
Try to remember what was in each section of
the lesson:
What were the main points?
Now answer the chapter questions
Define vocabulary (use t-notes)
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Your Study Area
Quiet
No television or interruptions
Well lit
Organized with all materials needed
Comfortable temperature
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Study Time
Schedule a regular study time
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Right after school
While information is still fresh
Get into the habit of studying each day
Don’t wait until the last minute or “cram”
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Set Study Goals
Be realistic!
Select the length of time you will work
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After 50 minutes, take a 10 minute break
Decide how much material you will cover
Stick to your set goals!
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Resources:
www.clip-art.com
www.gifart.com
www.flamingtext.com
SQ3R study strategies at
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/sq3r.html
Improve Your Study Skills at
http://caps.unc.edu/TenTraps.html
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