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Following a five-step reading process ensures purposeful reading and improved understanding.
Following a five-step reading process ensures purposeful reading and improved understanding.
True (A)
Graphology is used to decode words by sounding them out.
Graphology is used to decode words by sounding them out.
False (B)
Morphemes are the largest parts of words that carry meaning.
Morphemes are the largest parts of words that carry meaning.
False (B)
Suffixes are morphemes that appear at the beginning of root words.
Suffixes are morphemes that appear at the beginning of root words.
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Predictions in reading should always be correct to be considered effective.
Predictions in reading should always be correct to be considered effective.
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Implied information is directly stated within the text.
Implied information is directly stated within the text.
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Explicit information can only be explained by using a direct quote from the text.
Explicit information can only be explained by using a direct quote from the text.
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Inferring involves using only personal knowledge, without considering the text.
Inferring involves using only personal knowledge, without considering the text.
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Evidence is confirmation that what you assert is inaccurate, and it's crucial to acknowledge the origin.
Evidence is confirmation that what you assert is inaccurate, and it's crucial to acknowledge the origin.
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When writing a summary, you should attempt to answer the who, what, when, where, why and how of the original piece.
When writing a summary, you should attempt to answer the who, what, when, where, why and how of the original piece.
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Conforming and contrasting is looking at what is the same and what is different between two things.
Conforming and contrasting is looking at what is the same and what is different between two things.
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A Venn Diagram can be utilized to visually represent and document the process of comparing and contrasting.
A Venn Diagram can be utilized to visually represent and document the process of comparing and contrasting.
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A flack is something that can be proven true.
A flack is something that can be proven true.
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An opinion is a statement based on provable evidence.
An opinion is a statement based on provable evidence.
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When discerning between fact and opinion, you should ask: Is this statement about the feelings of a specific person or group?
When discerning between fact and opinion, you should ask: Is this statement about the feelings of a specific person or group?
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Study Notes
Reading with a Purpose
- Five-step reading process: prepare, preview, predict, paraphrase, picture
- Previewing helps your brain prepare for learning
- Predicting involves guessing what will happen next in a text
- Paraphrasing involves rewriting the text in your own words
- Picturing involves creating mental images of the text
Decoding Words
- Phonics: A method for sounding out words
- Morphemes: Smallest meaningful units of words
- Prefixes: Appear before root words
- Root words: The base of a word
- Suffixes: Appear after root words
Making Predictions
- Predictions are guesses about what will happen next in a story
- Use story details, clues, and your own knowledge to predict
- Use the title, pictures, and synopsis to predict
- Predictions can be revised as needed
Explicit and Implicit Information
- Explicit information: Directly stated in the text
- Implicit information: Suggested, needing inference
- Explaining explicit information: Direct quotes or paraphrases
- Explaining implicit information: Combine text and own knowledge
Drawing Evidence from Texts
- Drawing evidence supports your arguments
- Evidence is proof of accuracy
- Evidence must be clear, strong, and explicit (no room for doubt)
- Credit the source
Writing Summaries
- A summary is a shortened retelling of a longer piece
- Include who, what, when, where, why, and how
- Provide a topic sentence that explains the main idea
- Leave out unimportant details and characters
Comparing and Contrasting
- Comparing identifies similarities
- Contrasting identifies differences
- Venn diagrams can visually display comparisons and contrasts
Facts vs. Opinions
- Facts: Provable assertions
- Opinions: Statements of thoughts, feelings, or beliefs
- Distinguishing facts from opinions:
- Can the statement be proven?
- Does the statement express personal views?
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Explore essential reading comprehension strategies that enhance your understanding of texts. This quiz covers the five-step reading process, word decoding methods, making predictions, and distinguishing between explicit and implicit information. Test your skills and improve your reading proficiency!
