Reading Strategies for Non-Fiction
Here are some strategies to help you when reading a non-fiction selection.
* Review the Table of Contents for the types of information found in the book.
* Read the titles and subtitles to know what each section will be about.
* Look for bold words that will appear in the glossary.
* Read important information that is placed in boxes.
* Read all questions at the end of each section.
* Look at the photographs or drawings and read their captions.
* Read the captions and labels on diagrams, drawing, charts, and graphs.
* Review study questions found at the end of chapters.
* Review the Table of Contents for the types of information found in the book.
* Read the titles and subtitles to know what each section will be about.
* Look for bold words that will appear in the glossary.
* Read important information that is placed in boxes.
* Read all questions at the end of each section.
* Look at the photographs or drawings and read their captions.
* Read the captions and labels on diagrams, drawing, charts, and graphs.
* Review study questions found at the end of chapters.