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Diary of Double Entries:
Start by dividing your notebook into two parts, a left-hand side and a right-hand side.
As you read, write down anything that surprises you, reminds you of something, or causes you to make associations on the left-hand side of the notebook. These could be anything from interesting facts to thought-provoking ideas.
On the right-hand side of the notebook, write a brief commentary about why that particular moment surprised you, what associations it caused, or what thoughts it provoked. This is your opportunity to critically evaluate the information you are reading and compare it to your own experiences.
As you continue to read, add new entries to the left-hand side of the notebook and corresponding commentaries to the right-hand side.
At the end of your reading session, review your entries and commentaries. Ask yourself questions about what you have read, such as: What did I learn? How does this relate to my own life or experiences? Are there any biases or assumptions in the text? What further questions do I have?
Use this process of double-entry note-taking to improve your reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and ability to ask thoughtful questions.
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Reading with Notes:
To develop the ability to read thoughtfully, evaluate information, and formulate the author's thoughts in their own words, the teacher instructs the students to write information on the margins using the following algorithm:
- "V" for familiar information
- "+" for new information
- "I" for thoughts that differ from the author's
- "?" for parts that interest or surprise the student and prompt further inquiry
The essence of meaningful reading strategies is that they involve choice and function automatically at an unconscious level. These strategies are formed during the development of cognitive activity. Learning a reading strategy involves acquiring the skills of:
- Distinguishing between types of message content - such as facts, opinions, judgements, and evaluations
- Recognizing the hierarchy of meanings within a text - including the main idea, the theme, and its components
- Developing one's own understanding - the process of reflexive perception of the cultural meaning of information.
These strategies are mainly learned in groups or pairs, which enables students to develop not only speech competence but also communicative competence.
By using the provided algorithm for note-taking, students can become more aware of the information they are reading, and the strategies they are using to understand it. This approach can help students develop critical thinking skills and engage more deeply with the text.