...learners retain information best when they are actively thinking during the reading process. Yet many learners need practice in order to master this skill. Teaching active reading to learners helps them become more engaged in a text, increasing both comprehension and retention.

Guide your learners through this Active Reading organizer during the first couple of uses in class. Make sure they understand the difference between a FACT, QUESTION and RESPONSE. Once learners grasp the concepts, they can use the organizer independently for assignments or homework.

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