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AVID Critical Reading Resources: Getting started ...

Looking for something to read?

Choose an article from the following selections, and practice your AVID reading strategies. 

Note: all GALE database titles support digital note-taking, highlighting, downloading, emailing, and Google Drive compatibility ...

English resources ...

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Speech & debate resources ...

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Family & consumer science resources ...

Psychology & sociology resources ...

Journalism resources ...

General resources ...

Search Term Hints

  • Think: “What do I need to know more about?” (Look for important terms in your assignment notes) …
  • Broaden or narrow your search terms as necessary (ex: “Soldiers” vs “American Soldiers” vs “Audie Murphy”) …
  • Try all possible synonyms and related terms (ex: “President,” “American,” and “Commander-in-Chief” … Consider using an “Advanced Search”) …
  • Include both singular and plural uses of the term (ex: “wife” & “wives”) …
  • Look for better search terms in the resources you discover …
  • As you go, keep track of the terms you’ve used, and the results you’ve found (i.e. take notes) …

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Band & choir ...

Athletics resources ...

Drill & dance resources ...

Credit recovery resources ...