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multiple intelligence strategies

FOR READING

Name an upcoming reading assignment (material, course, date due): ____________________________________________.
In the right-hand column, record specific ideas for how MI strategies can help you complete it.

IDENTIFY MI READING STRATEGIES
THAT CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE
INTELLIGENCE USE MI STRATEGIES TO BECOME A BETTER READER COMPREHENSION
Verbal-Linguistic ■ Use the steps in SQ3R, focusing especially on writing
Q-stage questions, summaries, and so on.
■ Make marginal text notes as you read.

Logical-Mathematical ■ Logically connect what you are reading with what you
already know. Consider similarities, differences, and cause-
and-effect relationships.
■ Draw charts showing relationships and analyze trends.

Bodily-Kinesthetic ■ Use text highlighting to take a hands-on approach to
reading.
■ Take a hands-on approach to learning experiments by trying
to re-create them yourself.

Visual-Spatial ■ Make charts, diagrams, or think links illustrating difficult
ideas you encounter as you read.
■ Take note of photos, tables, and other visual aids in the text.

Interpersonal ■ Discuss reading material and clarify concepts in a study
group.
■ Talk to people who know about the topic you are studying.

Intrapersonal ■ Apply concepts to your own life; think about how you would
manage.
■ Try to understand your personal strengths and weaknesses
to lead a study group on the reading material.

Musical ■ Recite text concepts to rhythms or write a song to depict
them.
■ Explore relevant musical links to the material.

Naturalistic ■ Tap into your ability to notice similarities and differences in
objects and concepts by organizing reading materials into
relevant groupings.

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