Glossary

Definition of word.

reading strategies
read-ing strat-e-gies

Reading strategies or active reading strategies are activities that a reader can use to enhance comprehension and recall of a text.  Active reading is the opposite of passive reading.  Simply reading the Bible will convey benefits to an average reader, and passive reading will require the least amount of time by a Bible student.  In contrast, actively reading the Bible while employing reading strategies will require more time.  The reward to those who invest the additional effort into reading strategy assignments will

1. stir and retain interest in the stories and ideas,
2. more accurately connect the reader with the emotional pulse felt by those who held the pen centuries ago,
3. greatly broaden intellectual discoveries,
4. substantially increase memory retention, and
5. clarify the reader's opinions about the writings.

Active reading strategies are divided into three activities based upon when the stratagems are implemented in comparison to when the reading is done:  (1) pre-reading strategies, (2) during-reading strategies, and (3) post-reading strategies. Balancing the Sword is a study tool designed to guide an active as a during-reading strategy and post-reading strategy.

See close reading.

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