Reading Comprehension and Note-Taking Techniques

A reading strategy used to quickly find specific information in a text, like a name, date, or fact.

Scanning helps you locate information quickly and efficiently, saving you time.

Determine what information you need, then move your eyes rapidly over the text looking for key words or numbers.

Used to find a specific word or phrase, like the definition of a word in a dictionary.

Used to find specific pieces of information, like an arrival time for a flight.

Taking notes while reading helps you remember important information and ideas.

When taking notes, write only the most important words and ideas, not full sentences.

Notes can be organized using lists, bullet points, or tables.

Tables are helpful for organizing information with different categories.

Notes should be brief and clear, focusing on the key idea.

A team sport played with a ball and a net separating two opposing teams, each aiming to score points by grounding the ball on the opponent's court.

A popular sport with over 900 million participants and viewers worldwide.

Dikembe Mutombo is a retired professional basketball player who is highly regarded for his impactful career and philanthropic efforts.

Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mutombo relocated to the United States in 1987.

He established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation in 1997 to provide healthcare and educational aid to people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Looking at text before actually reading it to get a general idea of the content and prepare for a more focused read.

Helps you understand the text better by setting a purpose for reading, reflecting on prior knowledge, and deciding on your reading approach.

Reading the title, looking at pictures, reading the first sentence of each paragraph, setting a reading purpose, and creating questions to guide your reading.

Asking yourself questions about the title and guessing the answers based on your prior knowledge and the title itself.

Using pictures as clues to infer the content of the reading, making your own guesses about what the text might be about.

In formal settings or when meeting someone for the first time, people in the United States shake hands as a greeting.

Kamal, from Turkey, uses a specific gesture and a greeting word when meeting a friend. He puts his hands together in front of his chest and bows slightly while saying "Sawadee", which means "Hello".

The document explores different ways people greet each other in various cultures, highlighting how customs can vary.

Using the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning of an unknown word.

The document encourages readers to think about what they want to learn, come up with questions, and discuss their ideas with their peers.

Describing the unknown word using other words in the sentence.

The document emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with people from different backgrounds.

Showing how one event or action leads to another, revealing the meaning of an unknown word.

Choosing the correct meaning of a word from a dictionary based on surrounding words and sentences.

Using the text to find out the meaning of a word that has more than one definition.

Figuring out the most important idea in a paragraph or passage.

Identifying specific details that support the main idea in a paragraph or passage.

Using multiple sources, like dictionaries and thesaurus, to fully understand a word's meaning.

Understanding how words have different meanings depending on their context.

The most important idea in a piece of writing.

Supporting information that explains or clarifies the main idea.

Identifying main ideas and details helps you understand the writer's meaning.

A sentence that directly states the main idea of a paragraph.

Different ways to greet people based on the situation.

An inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. It's an educated guess you make by using information and facts from a text to draw a conclusion.

Writers often don't directly state their ideas or opinions. Readers must infer, or guess, the writer's meaning based on the details provided in the text.

Inferences are essential for understanding a text deeply. It helps you connect the dots and make sense of the information.

Inferences are not always directly stated. You need to use clues and your knowledge to reach a logical conclusion.

Inferences are like solving a puzzle. By connecting the pieces, you can uncover the complete picture and understand the writer's message.

Predicting means saying what you think will happen. For example, you can predict the weather or what you think an article will be about.

Making predictions helps you read actively because you are thinking about the text and trying to understand it before you even read it.

When you preview a text, you look at things like the title and pictures to get a general idea of what it's about.

You can use what you already know to help you predict what might happen next in a reading.

By making predictions, you become more involved in the reading process. It encourages you to think critically and connect with the content.