Universidad Sim贸n Bol铆var
ID1111 Profa. Marianella Quintero
Do you know how to read a text?
Here you are some strategies to help you understand what you are reading.
Read the title and subtitles to predict the content of the text
Activate prior knowledge
Think what do you already know about this topic?
Look for pictures, graphics and charts
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Quickly read and ask yourself questions about the topic and the main idea
re-read the text
Read again what you did not understand
Underline important information found in the text.
Write a summary of the text in your own words
Topic Main idea Supporting idea Conclusion
Universidad Sim贸n Bol铆var Departamento de Idiomas
ID1111 Profa. Marianella Quintero