Fundamentals of Reading and Critical Thinking

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What is the definition of reading according to the text?

A process of encoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.

How does the text define critical thinking?

A tool for enhancing comprehension skills.

What is the primary role of reading according to the text?

Encoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.

What is the relationship between reading and critical thinking?

<p>Critical thinking is a process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text, while reading is a powerful tool for enhancing critical thinking skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between reading and critical thinking?

<p>Reading and critical thinking are both interactions between the text and the reader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognitive process involved in reading?

<p>Decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognitive process of deriving meaning from a text?

<p>Decoding symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effective reading involve?

<p>Challenging assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking focus on?

<p>Reflective thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy for getting an overview of the text?

<p>Skimming and scanning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a visual element of the text?

<p>Visuals and graphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does critical thinking involve?

<p>Uncovering biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of previewing a text?

<p><strong>Identify your purpose</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of effective reading strategies?

<p><strong>Skimming and scanning</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of critical thinkers?

<p><strong>Reflective</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity can help you familiarize with the contents of a selection?

<p><strong>Skimming and scanning</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

The more that you ______, the more things you will know.

<p>read</p> Signup and view all the answers

The more that you learn, the more places you'll ______.

<p>go</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reading is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive ______ from a text.

<p>meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Effective reading strategies are a powerful tool for enhancing critical ______ skills.

<p>thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interaction between the text and the reader is a fundamental aspect of ______.

<p>reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

Previewing a text is an important strategy for getting an ______ of the text.

<p>overview</p> Signup and view all the answers

Effective reading involves getting an overview of the ______

<p>text</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using context clues can help in ______

<p>decoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking involves being ______ and challenging assumptions

<p>skeptical</p> Signup and view all the answers

A characteristic of critical thinkers is being ______

<p>reflective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Previewing, skimming, and scanning are strategies for getting an overview of the ______

<p>text</p> Signup and view all the answers

Effective reading involves using denotation and ______

<p>connotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Effective reading strategies involve examining ______ and subtitles of the text

<p>titles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking focuses on deciding what to believe or ______

<p>do</p> Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking involves examining ______

<p>assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Critical thinking is not blind acceptance of ______

<p>authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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