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is the basic,precise, literal meaning of the word that
can be found in a dictionary
is the basic,precise, literal meaning of the word that can be found in a dictionary
denotation
is the positive, negative, or neutral feelings,
attitudes, ideas, or associations with a word.
is the positive, negative, or neutral feelings, attitudes, ideas, or associations with a word.
connotation
is a cognitive
process of decoding symbols
to derive meaning from a text
is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text
reading
Is a process of reading texts with the
purpose to understand them fully. It
includes analyzing, interpreting, and
sometimes, evaluating.
Is a process of reading texts with the purpose to understand them fully. It includes analyzing, interpreting, and sometimes, evaluating.
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A reading journal is
where you are writing
your feelings and ideas in
reaction to your reading
assignment.
A reading journal is where you are writing your feelings and ideas in reaction to your reading assignment.
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Making notes on your
copy of the reading. This
includes highlighting or
underlining important
details in a text.
Making notes on your copy of the reading. This includes highlighting or underlining important details in a text.
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Organizing ideas
about a topic or
thesis by writing it
into a logical order.
Organizing ideas about a topic or thesis by writing it into a logical order.
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Getting the main points of the
essay and important supporting details
Getting the main points of the essay and important supporting details
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Asking specific questions on
points that you are skeptical about
Asking specific questions on points that you are skeptical about
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An information that is clearly
stated, written and explained in the
text so the reader will not be confused.
An information that is clearly stated, written and explained in the text so the reader will not be confused.
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Study Notes
Understanding Reading and Meaning
- The literal meaning of a word is the basic, precise definition found in a dictionary.
- Connotations refer to the positive, negative, or neutral feelings, attitudes, ideas, or associations with a word.
Reading Comprehension
- Decoding symbols is a cognitive process of deriving meaning from a text.
- Reading involves analyzing, interpreting, and sometimes evaluating texts to understand them fully.
Active Reading Strategies
- Keeping a reading journal involves writing down feelings and ideas in reaction to the reading assignment.
- Making notes on the text includes highlighting or underlining important details.
- Organizing ideas about a topic or thesis involves writing them in a logical order.
Understanding the Text
- Getting the main points of the essay and important supporting details is essential for understanding.
- Asking specific questions on points that are unclear or skeptical helps to clarify the text.
- Information that is clearly stated, written, and explained in the text helps to avoid confusion.
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