RDG 163 - Speed Reading

1. Apply strategies for identifying the meaning of unknown words
   1. Review context clues
   2. Review structural analysis clues.
   3. Review dictionary use
   4. Evaluate alternative dictionary resources, including both general and subject-specialty dictionaries.
   5. Use these strategies to expand vocabulary.
2. Adjust reading rate to purpose for reading, nature of material, and individual experience
   1. Identify influences on rate
   2. Distinguish modes of reading in purpose and technique: scanning, skimming, rapid reading, study reading, and critical reading.
   3. Apply modes of reading
3. Reduce subvocalization and regression
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of repeats of the reading process that influence rate
   2. Develop strategies to reduce subvocalization and regression
4. Increase rate while maintaining comprehension level
5. Improve literal comprehension
   1. Identify stated and unstated main ideas
   2. Recognize the pattern of organization in a selection
   3. Summarize a selection accurately and completely.
   4. Apply textbook study techniques
6. Develop inferential comprehension.
   1. Make logical inferences based on information presented in text.
   2. Interpret figurative language.
   3. Infer author’s intent, attitude and tone
7. Develop critical comprehension.
   1. Distinguish statements of fact from statements of opinion.
   2. Identify words with strong connotations in a selection.
   3. Identify propaganda techniques used to create emotional appeals.
   4. Evaluate adequacy of evidence.
   5. Identify common errors in logic.
   6. Detect bias.
   7. Evaluate credibility of author.