Steps to Complete This Activity:

Review U4 Lesson 1
Create a presentation to explore reading purposes/strategies
Title Slide (1 slide)
Purposes for Reading (5 slides)
Self-Monitoring Reading Strategies (3 slides)
Work-Related Documents (at least 2 slides)
Works Cited Slide (1 slide)
Compare work with the rubric and make any necessary revisions
Submit your completed activity

1 answer

Here’s a simple outline and content suggestions that you can use for your presentation based on your activity requirements:

Title Slide

  • Title: Exploring Reading Purposes and Strategies
  • Subtitle: Understanding How to Read Effectively
  • Your Name
  • Date

Purposes for Reading (5 slides)

Slide 1: Understand & Gain Information

  • Reading to acquire knowledge and comprehend new concepts
  • Example: Textbooks, articles, research papers

Slide 2: Enjoyment & Entertainment

  • Reading for pleasure and leisure
  • Example: Novels, short stories, poetry, magazines

Slide 3: Critical Thinking & Analysis

  • Reading to analyze and critique arguments
  • Example: Editorials, opinion pieces, academic journals

Slide 4: Instructional or Technical Reading

  • Reading to follow instructions or understand processes
  • Example: Manuals, recipes, technical guides

Slide 5: Social Interaction

  • Reading to connect with others and foster discussion
  • Example: Book clubs, social media discussions about articles/book reviews

Self-Monitoring Reading Strategies (3 slides)

Slide 1: Previewing the Text

  • Skim headings, subheadings, and illustrations before deep reading
  • Helps set expectations and highlights main ideas

Slide 2: Asking Questions

  • Engage with the text by asking questions before, during, and after reading
  • Example: What is the main idea? What do I already know about this topic?

Slide 3: Summarizing & Paraphrasing

  • Summarize paragraphs and sections to reinforce understanding
  • Paraphrasing helps ensure comprehension while reading

Work-Related Documents (2 slides)

Slide 1: Business Reports

  • Purpose: To present information and analysis to stakeholders
  • Features: Data, charts, executive summaries, and actionable items

Slide 2: Emails and Correspondence

  • Purpose: To communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and vendors
  • Features: Clear subject lines, concise messages, proper formatting

Works Cited Slide (1 slide)

  • Include references for any sources used in your presentation including books, articles, and websites. Use appropriate citation format (APA, MLA, etc.).

    Example:

    • Author, A. (Year). Title of the work. Publisher. URL (if applicable)

Final Steps

  1. Review Your Presentation: Compare it with the rubric, focusing on clarity, content, design, and engagement.
  2. Make Revisions: Adjust content or format as necessary.
  3. Submit Your Presentation: Ensure you follow any submission guidelines set forth by your instructor.

Feel free to expand each slide with bullet points, images, and visuals that reinforce the content—or make any other changes you find necessary! Good luck with your presentation!