Seven Habits: Becoming a Public Speaker
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Activity 2

Activity 2: Watch, Take Notes & Quiz on Active Reading

Watch, Take Notes & Quiz on Active Reading

Skills: Listening, Test-Taking, Note-Taking, Research, Active Reading · Subject: Reading Comprehension

Watch the video on active versus passive reading. As you watch, take notes on the strategies that make reading active — marking up the text, asking questions, and forming your own conclusions.

Upload your notes to Google Drive, then complete the Activity 2 quiz to check your understanding.

Assignments & resources

Closing Assessment

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1. In your own words, what is the difference between passive reading and active reading?

2. Why is pre-reading important as an active-reading skill? List specific pre-reading activities you can use.