Reading Comprehension Strategies
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What factors must a reader consider to draw a conclusion about a piece of writing?

  • Details given in the text and the reader's prior knowledge (correct)
  • The length of the text and the number of characters
  • The writer's intent and reader's emotions
  • The genre of the text and the writing style

Which approach is recommended to help beginning readers draw conclusions?

  • Employing advanced discussions post-reading
  • Reading the texts quickly without interruptions
  • Providing summaries before the reading starts
  • Reading aloud and asking questions during the reading (correct)

What does Charlotte mean when she states she might not see her children?

  • She is reluctant to care for them
  • She is planning to leave the barn
  • She feels she is too old and might not be around (correct)
  • She's moving to a different location

What is signified by Granger's statement about leaving something behind when one dies?

<p>The value of change and legacy through one’s actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do intermediate readers benefit from answering questions about the text?

<p>They are encouraged to ask questions and draw their own conclusions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'languishing' imply about Charlotte's condition?

<p>She is slowing down and feeling her age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should advanced readers focus on while drawing conclusions from the text?

<p>Asking deeper questions that require critical thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by drawing conclusions?

<p>Using provided information to make judgments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the ability to draw conclusions considered important?

<p>It contributes to decision-making in both academic and everyday contexts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should students do when asked to draw a conclusion from a passage?

<p>Look for specific details that support one of the answer options. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do drawing conclusions and making inferences compare?

<p>Both involve combining text details with prior knowledge and experiences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is drawing a conclusion most commonly applied?

<p>When someone observes behavior that indicates emotional states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a scenario for drawing conclusions?

<p>A teenager's actions lead parents to assume she is upset. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enhances a student's ability to draw conclusions effectively?

<p>Practicing the skill while re-reading for supporting details. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about drawing conclusions is accurate?

<p>Writers use clues and implications to communicate their points. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Drawing Conclusions

Using information to make judgments, often based on explicit or implied details.

Important Skill

Drawing conclusions is crucial in academics and everyday life.

Drawing Conclusions in Everyday Life

Applying observation and prior knowledge to reach logical judgments about situations.

Writers use clues

Authors use hints, implications, and details to guide the reader towards a particular understanding.

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Drawing Conclusions from Reading

Using details and prior knowledge to form judgments about what is implied in a reading passage.

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Details in the text

Specific information in the passage that supports the conclusion.

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Prior Knowledge

Your own background and past experiences that are vital to understanding information.

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Drawing Conclusions vs. Making Inferences

Both involve using details and prior knowledge, but inferences are more focused on understanding implied meaning, whereas conclusions are final judgements.

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Drawing Conclusions

Using details in a text and prior knowledge to reach logical conclusions.

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Text Details

Information explicitly stated or implied within a piece of writing.

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Prior Knowledge

Information a reader has learned throughout their life.

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Logical Conclusion

A reasonable judgment or inference based on text evidence and prior knowledge.

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Elementary Readers

Beginning readers who benefit from guided questioning about the reading.

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Intermediate Readers

Readers who can answer more complex questions and can independently draw conclusions.

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Advanced Readers

Readers who routinely draw conclusions while reading independently.

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