Text Coherence and Discourse Quiz
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What is the purpose of pre-reading according to the text?

  • To check understanding
  • To activate readers' schema (correct)
  • To summarize the text
  • To re-read the text
  • Which stage involves skills like getting the meaning of words through context clues and inferencing?

  • Coherence
  • Discourse
  • While-reading (correct)
  • Post-reading
  • What does coherence refer to in a text?

  • Re-reading the text
  • Making assumptions about the text
  • Annotating the text
  • Having connected ideas in a logical arrangement (correct)
  • What is meant by post-reading according to the text?

    <p>Reflecting on the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage involves activities like surveying, questioning, and making assumptions?

    <p>Pre-reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of post-reading?

    <p>To check understanding of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage do you re-read the text until you fully understand its meaning?

    <p>While-reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skills are utilized in the pre-reading stage?

    <p>Making assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage involves activities like making graphic organizers and journal writing?

    <p>Post-reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does coherence refer to in a text?

    <p>Logical arrangement of connected ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pre-Reading

    • Pre-reading aims to activate prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.
    • Skills used in this stage include predicting content, brainstorming, and generating questions.

    While-Reading

    • Involves deriving meaning from context clues and making inferences to enhance comprehension.
    • Activities include summarizing information and clarifying confusing sections.

    Coherence in Text

    • Refers to the logical flow and clarity of a text, enabling readers to follow and understand the ideas presented.
    • Coherent texts ensure meaningful connections between sentences and paragraphs.

    Post-Reading

    • Entails reflecting on the content after reading to reinforce understanding and retention.
    • Activities may involve summarizing the main ideas, discussing, and answering comprehensive questions.

    Surveying, Questioning, and Making Assumptions

    • These activities occur in the pre-reading or while-reading stages, aiming to activate prior knowledge and set goals for comprehension.

    Purpose of Post-Reading

    • To consolidate and assess understanding, ensuring that key concepts are retained and understood.
    • Engages readers in higher-order thinking through discussions, written reflections, and application of knowledge.

    Rereading for Understanding

    • This process occurs during while-reading, allowing readers to clarify and deepen their understanding of difficult passages.

    Graphic Organizers and Journal Writing

    • These activities are typically part of the post-reading stage, helping to organize information visually and reflect on the reading experience.
    • Effective tools for summarizing content and enhancing retention.

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    Test your understanding of text coherence, discourse, and pre-reading and while-reading skills. Learn about the importance of connected ideas, logical arrangement, activating schema, and getting meaning through context.

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