5 Questions
What is reading considered to be?
A deliberate process of looking at and understanding written language.
How does background knowledge influence the reading process, according to the Schema Theory?
The knowledge we carry in our heads is organised in interrelated patterns based on our previous knowledge and experience.
Give an example of background knowledge or schema related to the structure or organizational features of texts.
A letter.
What does the text say about the meaning of a text and the role of the reader?
Meaning does not reside in the text and the reader is not a passive recipient of information.
What is expected of both teachers and learners to succeed in reading, according to the text?
They should understand fully what reading entails.
Test your knowledge on reading skills and strategies with this quiz. Learn about the importance of reading in the curriculum and how different subjects have their own unique vocabulary and concepts. Explore what it takes to succeed in reading as both a teacher and a learner.
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