Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Decoding Textbooks – Reading Strategy Guide
Textbooks can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, students can approach them with confidence and focus. This resource teaches kids and teens how to “decode” their textbooks step by step, making reading and studying more efficient and less stressful.
Students will learn how to:
Preview chapters by scanning headings, subheadings, and summaries.
Make predictions about main ideas and supporting details before reading.
Spot key signals such as lists, diagrams, and transition words (“because,” “therefore,” “first/then/next”) to identify important information.
Use effective note-taking, highlighting, and skimming strategies.
Apply focus and time-management tools like the Pomodoro Technique.
Summarize in their own words to boost retention and cut down on rereading.
Perfect for:
Middle school, high school, or college students learning study skills
Counseling or academic coaching sessions
Resource teachers and interventionists building executive function strategies
At-home academic support for parents helping their child study smarter
This guide makes reading comprehension concrete and manageable, turning big, intimidating textbooks into step-by-step learning opportunities.
Decoding Textbooks – Reading Strategy Guide
Textbooks can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, students can approach them with confidence and focus. This resource teaches kids and teens how to “decode” their textbooks step by step, making reading and studying more efficient and less stressful.
Students will learn how to:
Preview chapters by scanning headings, subheadings, and summaries.
Make predictions about main ideas and supporting details before reading.
Spot key signals such as lists, diagrams, and transition words (“because,” “therefore,” “first/then/next”) to identify important information.
Use effective note-taking, highlighting, and skimming strategies.
Apply focus and time-management tools like the Pomodoro Technique.
Summarize in their own words to boost retention and cut down on rereading.
Perfect for:
Middle school, high school, or college students learning study skills
Counseling or academic coaching sessions
Resource teachers and interventionists building executive function strategies
At-home academic support for parents helping their child study smarter
This guide makes reading comprehension concrete and manageable, turning big, intimidating textbooks into step-by-step learning opportunities.