Reading with a Purpose
SQ3R Method
Survey
• Glance over Title, Headings, & Pictures
• Ask yourself:
– “What do I Know?”
– “What would I like to Know?’
Question
• Turn the title, headings, and pictures into
questions (rephrase it and WRITE IT
DOWN!)
• Write down unfamiliar vocabulary (bold or
not)
Read Actively
• Read to search for the answers to your
questions. WRITE DOWN THESE
ANSWERS!
• Note all unclear or confusing terms or
statements
– It is okay to add questions as you go!
Recite
• Glance away from answers and the book
and see if you can remember what you
just read and wrote down!
• Recite answers to questions internally.
Review
• Look over answers and organize
information.
• Make sure you have answered major
purpose questions.