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What is the main purpose of previewing a text?
What is the main purpose of previewing a text?
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in previewing?
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in previewing?
What is the primary difference between skimming and scanning?
What is the primary difference between skimming and scanning?
Which of the following is an example of scanning?
Which of the following is an example of scanning?
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What do context clues help readers understand?
What do context clues help readers understand?
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What is the primary function of synonyms in context clues?
What is the primary function of synonyms in context clues?
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What is the purpose of using antonyms in context clues?
What is the purpose of using antonyms in context clues?
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What is the main purpose of reading strategies?
What is the main purpose of reading strategies?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how a word's meaning can be clarified in a text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of how a word's meaning can be clarified in a text?
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What is the main concept the text is trying to convey about the word "Jabberwock" in the second paragraph?
What is the main concept the text is trying to convey about the word "Jabberwock" in the second paragraph?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between "denotation" and "connotation"?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between "denotation" and "connotation"?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a word's connotation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a word's connotation?
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The phrase "Even though" in the first paragraph suggests a contrast between which two elements?
The phrase "Even though" in the first paragraph suggests a contrast between which two elements?
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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of "situation" as it relates to word meaning?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of "situation" as it relates to word meaning?
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Based on the examples provided in the text, which of the following is the most likely connotation of the word "shanty"?
Based on the examples provided in the text, which of the following is the most likely connotation of the word "shanty"?
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Which of the following examples best illustrates a POSITIVE connotation?
Which of the following examples best illustrates a POSITIVE connotation?
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Even though
Even though
Phrase indicating a strong contrast, despite expectations.
Examples
Examples
Specific details in a text that clarify a word's meaning.
Explanations
Explanations
Phrases that clarify or define an unknown word.
Denotation
Denotation
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Connotation
Connotation
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Positive Connotation
Positive Connotation
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Negative Connotation
Negative Connotation
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Neutral Connotation
Neutral Connotation
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Reading Process
Reading Process
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Previewing
Previewing
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Skimming
Skimming
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Scanning
Scanning
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Context Clues
Context Clues
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Synonyms
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Antonyms
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Study Notes
Reading & Thinking Strategies Across Text Types
- Reading is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.
- Reading is an interaction between the text and the reader.
- Reading is used to gain and share information and ideas for academic, personal, or professional purposes.
Effective Reading Strategies
- Getting an Overview of the Text
- Previewing: Looking at readily visible parts of the text (titles, subtitles, visuals, graphs, pictures, charts)
- Helps to familiarize with text content and focus on important information
- Ways to preview the text properly:
- Identify reading purpose
- Examine titles and subtitles
- Browse the introduction and conclusion of the text
- Look at visual elements
- Previewing: Looking at readily visible parts of the text (titles, subtitles, visuals, graphs, pictures, charts)
- Using Context Clues
- Context clues are words, phrases, and sentences surrounding unfamiliar words which help to understand the meaning of an unknown word
- Using Connotation and Denotation
- Denotation: The basic, precise, literal meaning of a word (found in dictionaries)
- Connotation: The positive, negative, or neutral feelings, ideas, or associations with a word.
- Connotations are affected by social overtones, emotional meanings, or cultural implications
- Examples: "father" – denotation: male parent; connotation: love & respect. "daddy" –denotation: male parent; connotation: love, familiarity, childhood.
- Positive Connotation: Favorable association towards a word.
- Negative Connotation: Unfavorable feelings or ideas towards a word.
- Neutral Connotation: Impartial associations towards a word.
Skimming and Scanning
- Skimming: Looking for the main point of a reading and identifying ideas that develop it.
- It involves moving eyes rapidly along pages and tracing your finger, which speeds up reading.
- Objective of skimming: quick read-through to get a bird's eye view of the content.
- Advantage: Reading maximum text in less time
- Includes: introduction, headings, subheadings, and conclusion.
- Scanning: Looking for specific information.
- Objective of scanning: thorough lookout for specific information.
- Method of reading : Selective
- Advantage: Finding all required information
- Includes: Reading whole text carefully
Types of Context Clues
- Synonyms: Words or phrases similar in meaning to the unknown word.
- Antonyms: Words that reveal the opposite meaning in relation to the unknown word.
- Words like "althought", "but", "despite", "instead", "in contrast", "unlike", "however", "even though", "on the contrary", and "conversely" usually precede antonyms to indicate contrasting ideas.
- Examples: Specific details in a text to clarify the meaning of a word.
Explanations and Definitions
- Clues to describing unknown terms
- Phrases like “because” or “that is” may be explanations.
- Terms like "is," "means," "is defined as," and "refers to" are used with definitions.
Situations
- The meaning of a word changes depending on its context or usage.
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Explore essential reading and thinking strategies designed to improve comprehension across various text types. This quiz will guide you through techniques such as previewing, using context clues, and understanding connotation, which are vital for academic and professional success. Enhance your reading skills and become an efficient reader.
