Reading Strategies—Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to say:

I can...

Describe the instructions and requirements for the reading section

List the reading comprehension questions on the TOEFL reading section

List general tips for the Reading Section

Apply principles of speed reading to increase reading speed

Apply appropriate reading strategies to answer comprehension questions

Use skimming skills to identify main ideas

Use scanning skills to find answers to questions

Recognize common answer traps

Keep track of wrong answers in my notes

Review the process for attacking a question

Improve note-taking skills

Recognize Paraphrase, Inference, Negative Fact, Chart, and

Sentence Insertion question types

Apply appropriate reading strategies to answer comprehension

questions on the TOEFL reading section

Practice spread reading eye movements using speed reading patterns

Calculate my reading speed

Review question types and their strategies.

Evaluate phone apps and online resources that help students

practice for the reading section.

Review and apply correct strategies to answer questions on the

TOEFL reading section

Complete an entire TOEFL reading section

Manage time to answer the complete reading section within the time limits