2PR Preview the Reading

• Read the title, headnote, and introductory paragraphs to determine the topic and main point of the reading.
• Read headings, key words, and definitions to help follow the author’s main ideas and important concepts.
• Look for summaries, checklists, and chapter reviews to make sure you understand the main points.
• Read the conclusion to confirm the reading’s main idea.
• Ask a guiding question — a question you think the reading might answer — to help keep you focused as you read.