Oral & Written Techniques

 

INTRODUCTION

AND

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

 

Capture                 I. This key is a key to my parent’s car.

                                                A. When they want to get somewhere, they put this key in the ignition.

                                                B. Without the key, the car stands still.

 

Motivate               II. I have another ‘key’ to show you.

                                                A. This key allows you to get somewhere—not in a car but in school.

                Positive Approach      B. With this key you can earn better grades.

                                                   C. You will also save time studying.

Preview                 III. Discussion will center around the three parts in this key to accomplish good grades.

                                                A. Survey.

                                                B. Question.

                                                C. Three R’s

                                                   1. Read.

                                                   2. Recite

                                                   3. Review                          

Assertion              IV. Using the S-Q Three R study method will make you a better student.

 

BODY

 

Point One & Support (First Body Paragraph)

 

                I. Quickly survey the chapter or assignment.

                     A. Read the first and last paragraphs.

                     B. Read the subheadings in boldfaced print.

               

Point Two & Support (Second Body Paragraph)

 

                II. Create questions that you will answer when you read.

                     A. Turn the chapter title into a question.

                     B. Turn each subheading into a question.

 

Point Three Support (Third Paragraph)

               

                III. Use the 3 R’s.

                     A. Read the material to answer the questions.

                     B. Recite the answers to the questions until they are clear in the mind.

                     C. Review all of the chapter.

                                1. Do this immediately after reading it.

                                2. Do this again after several hours.

                                3. Do it again once a week.

 

CONCLUSION

 

 Action  

   (Refer to capture

        Step)                                I. Use the S-Q Three R method each time you study.

                                      A. You will learn faster.

                                      B. You will have the ‘key’ to getting somewhere in school.