SQ3R or SQRRR Is A Reading Comprehension Method Was Introduced by An American
SQ3R or SQRRR Is A Reading Comprehension Method Was Introduced by An American
SQ3R or SQRRR Is A Reading Comprehension Method Was Introduced by An American
Education philosopher named for its five steps: survey, question, read, recite and review.
SQ3R is a comprehension strategy that helps students thinks about the text they are reading
while they’re reading. Often categorized as a study strategy, SQ3R help students “get it” the first
time read a text by teaching students how to read and think like an effective reader.
2. Survey. In this step we learn how to skim the text to determine the structure or organization of
the chapter. This include reading the introduction, looking at headings, reading the summary,
4. Question. Model with students how to turn each heading/subheading into a
question. Students should record these questions in the question column and leave enough
space underneath so that they have ample space in the note column to keep the questions and
notes aligned. A good rule of thumb is to leave two to three blank lines per paragraph for
each section. For example, if the subheading has been turned into a question and the text
passage underneath it is four paragraphs long, skip eight to twelve lines before students write
the question for the next subheading.
5. Read. Read the section together, modeling fluency and vocabulary strategies. Stop often
to think aloud while reading.
6. Recite. Give an oral summary when finished with that section. Then, write aloud notes
that will give an answer to the question. Students should record this answer in their notes, as
well as other significant details that will help them better understand.
7. Repeat this process for each section of the text.
8. Review. After completing the passage, think aloud to show students how to go back
and review all of the headings/subheadings, questions, and notes from the reading.
9. Gradually move students to more guided, and then independent practice with this
questioning strategy.
Survey: Students review the text to gain initial meaning from the headings, bolded text,
italic, pictures and charts.
Question: Students begin to generate questions about their reading from previewing it.
Write “Who, What, Where, When and Why” questions for each subtitle or definition (you
can do this as you progress through the reading.)
Read: As students read, they need to look for answers to the questions they formulated
during their preview of the text. These questions, based on the structure of the text, help
focus students’ reading. Look for keywords.
Recite: As students move through the text they should recite or rehearse the answers to
their questions and make notes about their answer for later studying.
Review: After reading, students should review the text to answer lingering questions and
recite the questions they previously answered. To review, cover the answers and ask
yourself the questions. If you can’t answer the question, look at your notes and test
yourself again. Once you are sure you know and understand the question and answer,
check it off. The purpose for reviewing is to help you prepare for the eventual test.
Activates knowledge and thinking about the text even before the students begin reading.
Allows the student to review information as he learning it.
Creates study guides students can use to review for tests.