30 Questions
What does skimming involve?
Identifying central or main points quickly
Which strategy involves looking for the basic parts like introduction, body, and conclusion?
Scanning
How does making inferences help improve reader comprehension?
By understanding implicit messages based on background knowledge
What is a key element of detailed reading and notetaking?
Underlining and highlighting important points
Which strategy involves making a conclusion based on experience and background knowledge?
Making inferences
What is the purpose of scanning in reading comprehension?
To skim through the text quickly
What is the main focus of reading with a purpose?
Activating background knowledge
During the pre-reading stage, what does a reader do?
List all the information that comes to mind about the title
Which element is NOT part of reading comprehension?
Character
What does a reader do during the during-reading stage?
Confirm or revise predictions
When does the reading process continue according to the text?
Before, during, and after reading
Which of the following is NOT an element of plot in a story?
Resolution
What is the main purpose of the 'METHODS AND MATERIALS' section in an article?
To explain the choices made and what was done in the study
In which section of an article is in-depth analysis and explanation of results typically found?
Discussion
What graphical aids can help readers better understand the results of a study?
Tables, charts, and illustrations
What should be avoided in the 'Results' section of an article?
Interpreting the results
Which section provides an opportunity to evaluate the interrelation of all parts of an academic article?
Conclusion
What does the writer need to ensure when developing ideas to support an article's argument?
Making sentences unified, coherent, and cohesive
What does drawing conclusion provide to the reader?
Visual clues
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an article or an essay?
To control the ideas within the paper
What does an academic text need to be on all levels according to the text?
Clear on all levels
What does implicit mean according to the text?
Indirect
What skill does drawing a conclusion help develop?
Putting together various information
What is the structure of an academic text required to be according to the information provided?
Organized and specific
What is the main purpose of a reaction, review, or critique paper?
To judge both the merits and weaknesses of the piece of work
According to Harry Show's mechanics for review as cited by Jimenez (2000), what should a writer know to do an effective critique?
The scope and purpose of the book, the writer's style, and the theme of the work
What is a key step in writing a good reaction paper according to the text?
Thinking about major arguments or points to articulate
What should a writer AVOID doing when creating a reaction paper?
Just summarizing the book or article
What does a reader want to know when reading a reaction paper?
The reader's opinions and insights about the material
What is a crucial element for making a writer's stance strong in a reaction paper?
Citing credible sources or materials
Study Notes
Vocabulary Knowledge
- Understanding the vocabulary used by the writer is crucial for effective reading.
Text Comprehension
- Combines vocabulary and comprehension strategies to develop an understanding of the text.
- Strategies to increase comprehension:
- Skimming (main idea, intro, thesis statement)
- Scanning (look for basic parts: intro, body, conclusion)
- Detailed reading and notetaking (underline, highlight, keywords, questions)
- Making inferences (making conclusions based on experience)
Reading Process
- 3 stages: pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading
- Pre-reading: activates background knowledge, previews the text, and develops a purpose for reading
- During-reading: makes predictions and confirms or revises them
- After-reading: retells the story, discusses elements, answers questions, and compares to another text
Elements of Reading Comprehension
- 6 elements: character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, and conclusion
- Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Effective Writing Strategies
- Develop and organize ideas that support the article's argument or stance
- Ensure sentences are unified, coherent, and cohesive
Methods and Materials
- Discusses what was done to accomplish the aim and address research questions
- Focuses on the study's methods and choices
Results
- Presents the data without interpretation
- Uses graphical aids like tables, charts, and illustrations to aid understanding
Discussion
- Interprets the results
- Requires in-depth analysis, assessment, and explanation of the results
- Relates to previous research, discusses strengths and weaknesses, and addresses potential differences
Conclusion
- Expresses the fulfillment of the aim and what was found in the study
- Assesses the interrelation of all parts of the academic writing
- Provides an opportunity to explore and utilize visual clues
Thesis Statement
- A sentence that bears the main idea of an article or essay
- Helps control the ideas within the paper
- Tells the reader how to interpret the significance of the subject matter
- Serves as the map for the paper
Academic Text
- Written material in an organized way and in a specific manner
- Must be clear on all levels of academic text
Writing a Reaction-Review or Critique Paper
- Weighs, assesses, and judges both the merits and weaknesses of a piece
- Requires the writer's analysis
- Tips for writing a good reaction paper:
- Read carefully, think about major arguments, describe each point clearly, and provide in-depth analysis
- Cite credible sources to make your stance strong
- Avoid summarizing the material and instead provide opinions and insights
This quiz covers Lesson 1 on effective reading strategies and techniques to improve reading skills for academic and professional purposes. It includes topics such as decoding symbols, constructing meaning, text comprehension, and the reading process.
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