Keeping a Reading Journal

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What is the purpose of keeping a reading journal?

  • To create a space for personal expression and reflection on readings. (correct)
  • To memorize the reading assignments.
  • To prove understanding of the text to the teacher.
  • To share personal experiences with the class.

What is the significance of annotating a text according to the passage?

  • It helps in actively engaging with the author's ideas. (correct)
  • It is a requirement for all reading assignments.
  • It is only done after completely understanding the text.
  • It ensures you passively read the text.

Why is it recommended to have a separate notebook for a reading journal?

  • To have a designated space for responses to reading assignments. (correct)
  • To organize different subjects by color-coding.
  • To prevent others from reading your entries.
  • To easily locate your writing assignments.

What does outlining the text help in according to the passage?

<p>To critically analyze and understand the text. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it suggested to reread your journal entries?

<p>To track the evolution of your ideas and writing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not having a separate notebook for a reading journal?

<p>Difficulty in finding notes when needed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central argument or thesis statement of a text known as?

<p>Claim (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is evaluating claims important in critical reading?

<p>To identify the author's arguments and evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a claim in defining the direction of a paper?

<p>It defines the paper's direction and scope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic should a good claim possess?

<p>It should be argumentative and debatable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what section of a text is the claim usually found?

<p>Introduction or first few paragraphs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does readers' ability to raise objections to a claim indicate?

<p>The claim can be reasonably challenged (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a claim of fact?

<p>It states a quantifiable assertion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an unfocused claim affect a paper?

<p>It leads to overgeneralizations and vague assertions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic should a claim have to hook the reader?

<p>It should be interesting and engaging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of claim answers a 'what' question?

<p>Claims of Fact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are claims of fact different from inferences?

<p>Because they rely on reliable sources or systematic procedures for validation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if a claim lacks clear connection to the support provided?

<p>Overgeneralizations and vague assertions may occur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to determine explicit information from the text?

<p>Finding information that is clearly stated in the text. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes implicit information in a text?

<p>Information that is implied but not directly stated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an inference in the context of reading comprehension?

<p>A conclusion based on explicit information and reasoning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can readers distinguish between implicit and explicit information?

<p>By analyzing clues in the text and making inferences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of critical reading, which type of information is more straightforward to identify?

<p>Explicit information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does reasoning play in distinguishing between implicit and explicit information?

<p>Reasoning helps readers to make informed inferences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of claim tries to prove that some values are more or less desirable compared to others?

<p>Claims of Value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Claims of Policy from other types of claims?

<p>They provide specific action plans as solutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you identify a claim of policy in a text?

<p>It starts with 'should' or 'ought to' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of claim focuses on whether something is true or false and how its truth can be verified?

<p>Claims of Fact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In evaluating a claim of policy, what question is important to consider?

<p>Does it suggest a specific remedy to solve the problem? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Claims of Value from Claims of Fact?

<p>Claims of Value attempt to explain how problems should be valued (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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