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SPA

S = Skim

(Look at the first and last sentences in each paragraph: Identify the thesis and main points.)

P = Predict

(Make a guess as to what the reading will be about)

A = Ask Questions

(What do you think you will learn from this reading? What do you want to learn?)

Information provided by Elena Cole. This page was created by Meghan Swanson.

For more information please contact:

Reading and Writing (RAW)

Michelle Gonzales
RAW Coordinator
  (925) 424-1218
  mgonzales@laspositascollege.edu

Reading & Writing Center

Room 2401, Office D, Monday through Thursday
Library, Room 2000, on Fridays

Las Positas College

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Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 424-1000

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