Science Vocabulary Quiz

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What does the term 'morphology' primarily refer to in the context of reading science?

  • The ability to read aloud with rhythm.
  • The structure and form of words. (correct)
  • The study of word meanings.
  • The rules governing sentence structure.

Which term best describes an individual's awareness and understanding of words and their meanings?

  • Prosody
  • Fluency
  • Lexicon
  • Word consciousness (correct)

What is the primary function of 'syntax' in language?

  • To analyze word forms.
  • To interpret spoken language.
  • To create and understand sentence structure. (correct)
  • To identify the meanings of words.

Which concept focuses on the comprehension of key ideas and details within a text?

<p>Close Reading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In reading science, 'automaticity' is important for what reason?

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Which term relates to the understanding of the relationships between oral and written language?

<p>Schema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What practice emphasizes the importance of focusing on the author's craft and structure while reading?

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Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the mental process of integrating various types of knowledge?

<p>Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which practice involves recognizing and understanding the nuanced use of language, including metaphors and similes?

<p>Figurative Language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the study of the form and structure of words and their meaningful components?

<p>Morphology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Schema

Existing knowledge used to understand new information

Fluency

Reading smoothly and quickly with understanding

Comprehension

Understanding the meaning of text.

Word Analysis

Breaking down words into their parts to understand meaning.

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Accuracy

Correctly reading words as they appear in a text

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Lexicon

A person's vocabulary or the vocabulary of a language.

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Prosody

The rhythm, intonation, and stress patterns of speech.

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Morphology

The study of word structure, including prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

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Etymology

The study of the origin and history of words.

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Syntax

The rules that govern the order of words in a sentence.

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Study Notes

Reading Science Vocabulary

  • Accuracy
  • Lexicon
  • Prosody
  • Schema
  • Automaticity
  • Word analysis
  • Morphology
  • Fluency (a bridge to comprehension)
  • Relationship of oral and written language
  • Word consciousness
  • Etymology
  • Syntax
  • Semantics
  • Discourse
  • Figurative language
  • Grammar/writing conventions
  • Close Reading
  • Scaffolding
  • Comprehension of text - key ideas and details
  • Author's use of craft and structure
  • Integration of knowledge and ideas
  • Evidence-based practices and strategies

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