“Quick Reading“ – A Pre-Reading Example

Pre-Reading Exercise

School: Abraham Lincoln High School

Teacher: Bette Asen-Loo

What to Read When Pre-Reading

• The title
• The introduction
• Any boldface headings or subtitles
• The first sentence of each body paragraph
• Italicized or boldfaced words or phrases
• The summary

Why Should You Pre-Read?

• Gives you an overview of the main points
• Increases your understanding
• Promotes active reading
• Facilitates your learning
• Saves time, as you become more skillful

Also:

Look at the pictures, charts, and captions!