How to use this template:
Learning is a result of what an individual thinks and does. The purpose of this reflective reading note template is to get you to think about what you do and think when you read. Becoming an active reader will improve your comprehension. We know that when you have more of your senses involved in an activity, the more active you are and the deeper the learning.
Task: Utilize the following reading strategies:
1. Preview: read the introduction, table of contents, chapter summary, headings and key terms
2. Predict: create two questions you think this chapter will answer (these should not be superficial but based on your preview (Step one). Two substantive questions.).
3. Summarize: identify the main ideas and restate them in your own words. Provide a couple of statements for each of the main ideas, headers, etc. Here you will also have to have citations, you are summarizing the authors of your chosen article.
4. Synthesize: as you are reading and taking notes, make connections to your personal
experiences, material from other classes, class discussions, etc.
5. Respond: attempt to answer your two predicted questions based on the information you
