15 Questions
What is an important function of prior knowledge when reading?
Recalling previous experiences
Which of the following best describes the role of prior knowledge in reading historical fiction?
It assists the reader by providing context
Why is activating prior knowledge important when reading about sea turtles?
To provide a foundation for understanding
How does prior knowledge help when reading a novel?
By allowing us to connect to what we already know
In what way does prior knowledge benefit a reader of U.S. current events?
By assisting them in understanding without starting anew
Why is it helpful to know a little bit about each U.S. state when reading a national newspaper?
To build a foundation for better understanding
What is one benefit of developing expectations of specific genres through reading experiences?
To assist in recognizing literary conventions authors use
What do context clues help readers do when encountering an unfamiliar word?
Guess the meaning of the word
In the sentence, 'I don't think I really saw people then, except as appendages to my needs,' what does 'appendages' most likely mean?
Secondary additions
How does word structure aid in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?
By breaking down words into component parts
What is the role of the suffix '-ed' in the word 'disenchanted'?
Shows past tense
Based on the context provided, what can be inferred about a geocentric universe?
The Earth is at the center
What effect does the prefix 'dis-' have on a word like 'enchant'?
Negates the meaning
How do context clues benefit readers when encountering unfamiliar words?
They provide enough information to make an educated guess
'Geo-' in 'geocentric' is derived from which term related to Earth?
'Geography'
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