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What does skimming involve?
What does skimming involve?
- Identifying central or main points quickly (correct)
- Reading every word in detail
- Ignoring the main idea
- Focusing on underlining and highlighting
Which strategy involves looking for the basic parts like introduction, body, and conclusion?
Which strategy involves looking for the basic parts like introduction, body, and conclusion?
- Detailed reading and notetaking
- Making inferences
- Scanning (correct)
- Vocabulary knowledge
How does making inferences help improve reader comprehension?
How does making inferences help improve reader comprehension?
- By understanding implicit messages based on background knowledge (correct)
- By skipping the concluding chapter
- By focusing on keywords only
- By reading every word carefully
What is a key element of detailed reading and notetaking?
What is a key element of detailed reading and notetaking?
Which strategy involves making a conclusion based on experience and background knowledge?
Which strategy involves making a conclusion based on experience and background knowledge?
What is the purpose of scanning in reading comprehension?
What is the purpose of scanning in reading comprehension?
What is the main focus of reading with a purpose?
What is the main focus of reading with a purpose?
During the pre-reading stage, what does a reader do?
During the pre-reading stage, what does a reader do?
Which element is NOT part of reading comprehension?
Which element is NOT part of reading comprehension?
What does a reader do during the during-reading stage?
What does a reader do during the during-reading stage?
When does the reading process continue according to the text?
When does the reading process continue according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an element of plot in a story?
Which of the following is NOT an element of plot in a story?
What is the main purpose of the 'METHODS AND MATERIALS' section in an article?
What is the main purpose of the 'METHODS AND MATERIALS' section in an article?
In which section of an article is in-depth analysis and explanation of results typically found?
In which section of an article is in-depth analysis and explanation of results typically found?
What graphical aids can help readers better understand the results of a study?
What graphical aids can help readers better understand the results of a study?
What should be avoided in the 'Results' section of an article?
What should be avoided in the 'Results' section of an article?
Which section provides an opportunity to evaluate the interrelation of all parts of an academic article?
Which section provides an opportunity to evaluate the interrelation of all parts of an academic article?
What does the writer need to ensure when developing ideas to support an article's argument?
What does the writer need to ensure when developing ideas to support an article's argument?
What does drawing conclusion provide to the reader?
What does drawing conclusion provide to the reader?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an article or an essay?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an article or an essay?
What does an academic text need to be on all levels according to the text?
What does an academic text need to be on all levels according to the text?
What does implicit mean according to the text?
What does implicit mean according to the text?
What skill does drawing a conclusion help develop?
What skill does drawing a conclusion help develop?
What is the structure of an academic text required to be according to the information provided?
What is the structure of an academic text required to be according to the information provided?
What is the main purpose of a reaction, review, or critique paper?
What is the main purpose of a reaction, review, or critique paper?
According to Harry Show's mechanics for review as cited by Jimenez (2000), what should a writer know to do an effective critique?
According to Harry Show's mechanics for review as cited by Jimenez (2000), what should a writer know to do an effective critique?
What is a key step in writing a good reaction paper according to the text?
What is a key step in writing a good reaction paper according to the text?
What should a writer AVOID doing when creating a reaction paper?
What should a writer AVOID doing when creating a reaction paper?
What does a reader want to know when reading a reaction paper?
What does a reader want to know when reading a reaction paper?
What is a crucial element for making a writer's stance strong in a reaction paper?
What is a crucial element for making a writer's stance strong in a reaction paper?
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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
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