Watch, Take Notes & Quiz on Active Reading
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
Sign in and submit your answers below. Your responses are saved to your course record so an instructor can review them.
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.