Reading Approaches and Techniques

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What central theme does Anthony Marra's fiction explore?

  • The simplicity of human relationships
  • The impact of art on society
  • The complexities of human experiences in war (correct)
  • The absurdity of life without conflict

What is the primary significance of stories, according to Anthony Marra?

  • They serve mainly as historical documentation.
  • They are essential for economic growth.
  • They provide entertainment during difficult times.
  • They help us understand each other and find meaning. (correct)

What strategy should be adopted when scanning a text for specific information?

  • Look for multiple keywords at once to save time.
  • Read the entire text thoroughly before answering.
  • Focus on keywords derived from the questions. (correct)
  • Skip sections that seem unrelated to the keywords.

What benefits does extensive reading provide to learners?

<p>Enhances vocabulary and reading speed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conflict does 'Chenhnya' by Anthony Marra seem to explore?

<p>The challenges of war and its aftermath. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when your eye catches one of your keywords during scanning?

<p>Read the surrounding material carefully. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characters are mentioned for having an impact on Maia during her travel to Brazil?

<p>Beatrice and Finn. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of critical analysis in reading poetry?

<p>To understand the poem's deeper meanings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of the oracle bones during the Shang Dynasty?

<p>To predict the future. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical thought became the state philosophy during the Han Dynasty?

<p>Confucianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant cultural sentence is associated with Zhou Shuren (Lu Shun)?

<p>He condemned traditional Confucian culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major accomplishments of the Tang and Song Dynasties?

<p>The development of fine arts and literature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor is known for unifying important aspects of Chinese society during the Qin Dynasty?

<p>Qin Shi Huang Di (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'A Madman’s Diary,' what societal critique does the narrator convey?

<p>Condemnation of the 'man-eating' society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of art flourished during the Tang Dynasty?

<p>Calligraphy and poetry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Han Dynasty use to position men of wisdom and virtue in government?

<p>Civil service examinations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of skimming when reading?

<p>To get a general overview or gist of the material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reading approach is primarily focused on quickly searching for specific words or details?

<p>Scanning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does extensive reading differ from the other reading approaches?

<p>It encourages reading enjoyable and easy materials for fluency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended for skimming?

<p>Paying close attention to every detail in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of skimming as described?

<p>It provides a way to quickly determine main ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which context would you most likely prefer scanning?

<p>To find answers to specific questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about reading approaches is accurate?

<p>Skimming is useful for previewing and reviewing texts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about skimming?

<p>It involves reading very slowly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Skimming

Quickly reading a text to get the general overview or main idea.

Reading Approach

A method used by students to improve reading skills and knowledge.

Scanning

Quickly reading a text to find specific details or information.

Extensive Reading

Reading a lot of easy, enjoyable texts to improve reading speed and fluency.

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Skimming vs. Scanning

Skimming focuses on the main idea, while scanning locates specific details.

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Topic Sentences

Sentences that summarize the main point of a paragraph.

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Previewing

Reading a text before the main reading.

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Reviewing

Reading a text after the main reading.

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Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones

Ancient Chinese writings used by priests to predict the future, record history, and religious practices.

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Qin Dynasty

The dynasty that unified China by standardizing writing, currency, and philosophy.

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Han Dynasty Confucianism

Confucianism became the state philosophy, selecting officials via civil service examinations.

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Tang Dynasty's Golden Age

A period of flourishing arts, philosophy, science, and skills in China.

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Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun)

A Chinese writer known for championing modern Chinese literature and criticizing Confucian culture.

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'A Madman's Diary'

Lu Xun's work criticizing Confucian culture, representing it as a man-eating society.

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21st Century Literature

Contemporary literature from the Philippines and the world, often exploring complex themes and issues.

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Chinese Literature

Literature of China, spanning various historical periods and genres.

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Anthony Marra's writing style

Anthony Marra's fiction explores the complexities of war, human kindness, and the relationship between art and reality, often set in challenging locations; his work focuses on ordinary people.

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Scanning for information

Rapidly searching through text to find specific words or phrases.

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Extensive reading benefits

Extensive reading improves vocabulary, grammar understanding, reading speed, and confidence in learners.

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Conflict in Chenhnya

The story in Chenhnya likely involves conflict surrounding significant events, potentially involving war, political tension, or personal struggles.

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Sonja and Akhmed's agreement

The deal made between Sonja and Akhmed in the story needs to be identified from the provided text.

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Maia's Brazil travel problems

Maia likely experienced problems during her trip to Brazil, details of which need to be extracted from the text.

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Gwendolyn and Beatrice's characteristics

The text likely describes the personalities and traits of Gwendolyn and Beatrice, focusing on how they are presented or act in the selection.

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Study Notes

Reading Approaches

  • Reading approaches are techniques used to improve knowledge by reading more.
  • Various approaches exist, including skimming, scanning, and extensive reading.

Skimming

  • Skimming is rapid reading to get a general overview or gist of a text.
  • Use skimming for previewing (before reading), reviewing (after reading), determining main ideas, finding source material, and in research.

Scanning

  • Scanning is quickly reading a text to find specific words, ideas, or details.
  • Used to find specific information, such as answers to questions.
  • First scan for keywords from the question, then read the surrounding text carefully.

Extensive Reading

  • Extensive reading is an approach to reading a large quantity of easy, enjoyable texts.
  • It builds reading speed, vocabulary, and fluency in a language.
  • Reading extensively helps students learn by reading rather than studying vocabulary, phrases, and grammar.

Identifying Characters and Setting in a Story

  • Use skimming or scanning techniques to identify characters and setting in a story.
  • Determining the time and place of the story.
  • Identifying the main characters in the story.

Literary Conflict and Theme

  • Conflict in a story refers to the struggles faced by the main characters.
  • Theme is the main idea or message expressed in a story.
  • Use scanning to identify the conflicts and the main idea of the story.

Problems Experienced During Travel

  • Students should identify the problems the main character experienced during the trip.
  • Character analysis must be performed to effectively identify the problems experienced.

Analysis of Characters' Qualities

  • Students should identify the main characteristics of characters, such as Gwendolyn and Beatrice.
  • Deep understanding and comprehension is needed to analyze characters' qualities in a story

Additional notes

  • Understanding Confucian themes is also possible through careful studying of texts, utilizing approaches.
  • There are 4 different dynasties, each with different characteristics and contributions to Chinese History and Culture.
  • The Chinese oracle bones include information on kings, government, and rituals, made around 1500 BC by priests.
  • The Tang Dynasty is known as China's Golden age, known for their advancements in writing, literature, landscape painting, and poetry.
  • The Tang Dynasty also saw the rise of great poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu.

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