Study the Bible - O.I.A.

Underline words that are important.

Look for repeated words or phrases.

**Star**what to do or not to do.

Look for action words.

Circle these words.

but—contrasts
if—conditional clauses
for, because, therefore—reason and results
in order that—purpose

Draw arrows and label. (CON, COM, ILL)

Contrasts point out differences and comparisons point out similarities. Illustrations describe information or ideas by example (mental images).

[bracket lists] of items or ideas.

Ask, is there a significance to their order?

Does the question asked introduce an idea, summarize a series of ideas, or challenge your thinking?

Put a question mark by anything you don’t understand or need to study further.