1.2 Pre-Reading Tips

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Look for Big Ideas

As you scan over your reading material, from images to words, look for "light bulb" moments for your brain.

The "Aha!" Moments!

Are there chapter titles, headings, or subheadings that give clues about the big ideas?

Look for the big ideas you think the author wants to get across.
See if you can make connections with the text and images.
Compare them to what you know about the world already.

Look for ideas