2. 1st READING: skim chapter headings, boldface words, pictures, graphs, 1st and last paragraphs to get a gist of the reading. (10 minutes) 2nd READING: skim to look for words you do not know. (20-30 minutes) READ EFFICIENTLY
3. Add time to your regular reading time for learning vocabulary Learn new words completely, using a dictionary and other tools Use your new vocabulary in writing and speaking. TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN NEW WORDS