SQ_3R Active Reading Strategy

Definition: SQ_3R is an active reading strategy specifically designed to help individuals approach and comprehend difficult texts, enabling a deeper understanding of the content.
Acronym Breakdown: The name "SQ_3R" is an acronym, standing for S, Q, and three R's.

Purpose: The initial "Survey" step involves understanding the overall structure and context of the reading material.
Actions: During the survey phase, you should:
- Gather the basic structure of the reading material.
- Read any available answers (implying there might be pre-set questions or review sections).
- Skim and scan the text to get a general idea of its content.
Benefit: This step proactively engages the reader, providing an active role in the comprehension process from the outset.

Identifying Key Words: For any given section of text, the goal is to identify a few ( $2$ or $3$ ) key words that are absolutely essential for summarizing that section to someone else. These words encapsulate the core meaning.
Group Discussion: After identifying key words, students are encouraged to discuss the section with their group. This discussion helps solidify understanding and prepares them to explain the content to a larger class.
Example Application: The strategy was applied to a specific section titled "risks are real," where students were tasked with surveying, questioning, reading, identifying keywords, and discussing the content.

Ongoing Task: Groups were instructed to continue their work, aiming to summarize their assigned section to the rest of the class and identify a few key words for their peers to use.
Future Session: The activity was slated to continue in the subsequent class session, indicating its importance in the learning process.