Skim the chapter or chapters to find out generally what you are going to learn. Noting the important points. If the chapter has a summary and or study questions at the end, read them first so that you will know what to look for the particular chapter
As you read , make notes on a separate sheet, or in the margins, of elements in the chapter what appears important to you and that you want to remember for class. Make sure you are familiar with the information called for in the study questions at the end chapter
Finally, re-read. When you finished reading, look at your notes and any questions you wrote down to be certain they have been answered.
Now skim the chaoter again re-reading the marked or underlined portions. Be sure you see how all the ideas are related to each other.
