• look over to get an idea and analyze structure

• recognize topic sentences

• don't pass over words like "but", "however", or "next"

• think about the images included

Strategies:

• using a highlighter (not everything should be highlighted)

• write notes on the margins

• use notes for describing what is being written and how it is being delivered to the reader

• write down what is interesting or something that is surprising

• make connections to other readings you have read

*when dealing with readings online, take the time to print them out to really see the structure

• Able to interact with the text

• Look for a meaning or try to come up with one

• Actively seek out other text related to their topic

• Use a variety of approaches to create meaning

Active Readers

• Look for connections between texts

• Able to expand their research to other sites

• Will use secondary sources to get more data