Pre-Reading Strategies Overview

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What is the purpose of previewing before reading a text?

  • To summarize the main points
  • To set expectations about the content (correct)
  • To clarify unknown terms or concepts
  • To make connections with prior knowledge

Why is activating prior knowledge important for reading comprehension?

  • To summarize the main points
  • To define objectives for reading
  • To predict the content of the text
  • To make connections with prior knowledge (correct)

What does setting objectives for reading involve?

  • Defining your purpose for reading (correct)
  • Predicting the content of the text
  • Clarifying unknown terms or concepts
  • Summarizing key ideas

How does making predictions and formulating questions benefit reading?

<p>By engaging the mind and encouraging active reading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is summarizing after reading important?

<p>To reinforce understanding and retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does clarifying unknown terms or concepts aid comprehension?

<p>By using dictionaries or online resources to clarify meanings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before diving into the text, scan the title, subtitles, headings, and any visual aids like graphs, charts, or illustrations. This gives an overview and helps set expectations about the ______.

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

Connect what you already know about the topic to the material you're about to read. This can involve recalling related experiences, concepts, or information. It helps in creating mental links for better ______.

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

Define your purpose for reading. Ask yourself what you aim to learn or understand from the text. This helps in focusing your attention while ______.

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

Based on the preview and your prior knowledge, make predictions about what the text might cover. Formulate questions you expect the text to answer. This engages your mind and encourages active ______.

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

After reading, summarize the main points or key ideas in your own words. This helps reinforce understanding and retention of important ______.

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

If there are words or concepts you don't fully understand, use dictionaries or online resources to clarify their meanings. This helps in strengthening your ______.

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

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