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Unit 6: Reading Skills- To Enhance Independent Reading
clarity about environment notes
Every reader has to understand clearly the environment in which he has to operate in. Careful
understanding of internal as well as external environment will facilitate the reader to improve
his efficiency.
identify reading channel
The channel carries the message and thus influences the communication interaction. Books,
letters, memoranda, reports, forms, newspapers and magazines are different reading channels.
The reader has to identify the most effective reading channels, if he has the alternatives. It is
pertinent to note that reading channels having permanent records of messages which need to be
referred to.
control interference
For effective reading, the reader should control all potential and actual interference of people and
the environment. This includes the sources of noise, disturbance, physical setting, etc. If a reader
cannot control these interferences, he cannot comprehend the material effectively.
Getting the reading of Words and non-verbal symbols
All messages are created by words and non-verbal symbols. Reading and comprehension skills
can be enhanced by carefully assigning meanings to words and non-verbal symbols.
evaluate critically
A reader should keep a critical eye on the reading material. Without critical evaluation, the reader
cannot carry on reading effectively. After evaluation, the reader shall be able to decide whether
he needs to skim, scan or carefully read the material.
self assessment
Fill in the blanks:
9. The objective of reading should be very ………………… .
10. Books, letters, memoranda, reports, forms, newspapers and magazines are different
reading ………………… .
6.5 reading model – PsQ5r model
PSQ5R is a model that stands for the basic steps in learning from reading in an efficient manner.
The P stands for Purpose, S for Survey, Q for Question, the 5R for Read selectively, Recite,
Reduce-record, Reflect, and Review.
6.5.1 Purpose
Why are you reading this article or chapter, and what do you want to get out of it? When you
have accomplished your purpose, stop reading.
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