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Do you sometimes have difficulty understanding and remembering what you read? Using sticky notes can allow students to record information from a text without damaging the text.

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As you implement reading activities to help your class learn complex materials, you will learn what works best for each student individually.

Providing a rich class library, setting the expectation that students will read for the entire period, and holding them intellectually accountable for what they read will lock in their success as lifelong independent readers.

Taking breaks while reading improves focus, motivation, understanding, and retention.

Look at the table of contents for information about the structure and movement of ideas.

Ask yourself critical questions about the reading and answer those questions in a timed format.

Practice problem solving skills Blend real-world problem solving skills into your curriculum.

Does uni study involve lots of reading? Have students write notes on the pages they are reading to help them stay focused and improve comprehension.

Scan effectively: scan the entire reading, and then focus on the most interesting or relevant parts to read in detail.