Week-002-Presentation-Developing-Skills-in-Academic-Reading-1.pptx

Week 002 DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ACADEMICREADING Week 002: DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ACADEMIC LESSON 1: READING TECHNIQUES IN ACADEMIC READING A. What is reading? Oliver Wendell Holmes, a famous author, defines reading as reasoning because it involves...

Week 002 DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ACADEMICREADING Week 002: DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ACADEMIC LESSON 1: READING TECHNIQUES IN ACADEMIC READING A. What is reading? Oliver Wendell Holmes, a famous author, defines reading as reasoning because it involves ability to grasp the central thought and to draw inferences from single- text paragraph. Photo by: Christine Yase ( Reading Instruction for a Sustainable Education)) 1. Which of the following is an example of visual information from a printed page? A) The ability to infer the meaning of a word based on its usage in context B) Understanding a sentence through prior knowledge of the topic C) Interpreting a graph or chart included in the text D) Using your familiarity with similar texts to predict the content Answer: C) Interpreting a graph or chart included in the text 2. Non-visual information can be described as: A) The layout of text on a page, such as margins and font sizes B) The comprehension skills you use to understand the meaning of complex language C) The use of color and images to emphasize certain parts of the text D) The size and type of paper used in the printed material Answer: B) The comprehension skills you use to understand the meaning of complex language 3. How does non-visual information enhance our understanding of a printed text? A) By providing a visual representation of the text’s content B) By using typography and layout to draw attention to key points C) By leveraging prior knowledge and language skills to interpret and make sense of the text D) By including visual aids such as charts and diagrams Answer: C) By leveraging prior knowledge and language skills to interpret and make sense of the text Week 002: Developing Skills in Academic How Reading reading is Smith (1978) categorized two types of information defined according to necessary in reading: the experts. a.Visual Information – taken from the printed page. b.Non-visual information – includes our understanding of the relevant language, our familiarity with the subject matter, our general ability in reading, and our knowledge of the word. http:www.googleimage.com Retrieved March 9, 2017 Reading Skills: 1. The ability to recognize words and their meaning. 2. The ability to combine separate word meanings into ideas, and relate these ideas to one another and to previous knowledge and experience. 3. The ability to react thoughtfully , critically, or appreciatively to what you read. Photo: from Christine Yase 4. The ability to apply the ideas you gain from reading to Reading Intervention for a Sustainable your Education daily study and to your life in general. 1. The ability to recognize words and their meaning is essential for understanding written text. True False 2. Combining separate word meanings into ideas is not important for relating these ideas to previous knowledge. True False 3. Reacting thoughtfully, critically, or appreciatively to what you read is a key part of effective reading. True False 4. Applying ideas from reading to your daily study and life is not a necessary skill for effective reading. True False 5. Relating ideas from reading to one another and to previous knowledge helps in forming a deeper understanding of the text. True False 6. The ability to recognize individual words is enough to fully comprehend and apply reading material. True False 7. Thoughtful and critical reactions to what you read can enhance your overall comprehension and application of the material. True False 8. The process of relating new ideas to previous knowledge and experiences is irrelevant to the application of reading material in real life. True False 9. Combining word meanings into coherent ideas is crucial for understanding and integrating new information. True False 10. Applying reading ideas to everyday life is only important for academic purposes and not for personal growth. True False  STRATEGIES IN ACADEMIC READING. EFFICIENT READING. CRITICAL READING DRAWING CONCLUSIONS Skimming researching Top –down approach Scanning Note taking Bottom – up approach Selecting Studying Efficient Reading Strategies 1. Which reading strategy is best used to get a general overview of a text quickly, identifying main ideas without focusing on details? A) Scanning B) Studying C) Skimming D) Selecting Answer: C) Skimming 2. When you need to find specific information, such as a date or a fact, without reading the entire text, which strategy should you use? A) Skimming B) Selecting C) Studying D) Scanning Answer: D) Scanning 3. What strategy would be most effective if you are preparing for an exam and need to deeply understand and remember the material? A) Scanning B) Skimming C) Selecting D) Studying Answer: D) Studying 4. If you are browsing through a document to identify which sections are relevant for your research or assignment, which approach would you take? A) Studying B) Skimming C) Scanning D) Selecting Answer: D) Selecting Skimming refers to looking only for the general or main ideas, and works best with non-fiction (or factual) material. With skimming, your overall understanding is reduced because you don't read everything. You read only what is important to your purpose. https://www.utc.edu/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs/center-for-academic-support-and-advisement/tips-for-academic-success/ skimming#:~:text=Skimming%20refers%20to%20looking%20only,is%20important%20to%20your%20purpose. Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts. While skimming tells you what general information is within a section, scanning helps you locate a particular fact. Skimming is like snorkeling, and scanning is more like pearl diving. https://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_scanning.html#:~:text=Scanning %20is%20reading%20rapidly%20in,is%20more%20like%20pearl%20diving. Selective reading is a process of reading with purpose. Instead of running through a text that might have no practical and esthetic value to you. Reading with purpose will mean only reading the texts that keep the useful information. https://theinvisiblementor.com/selective-reading-books-read-sections-read/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CSelective %20reading%20is%20a%20process,that%20keep%20the%20useful%20information. Studying involves processing and comprehending the information presented in a text. Studying typically involves reading, but it is not the same as reading as it also includes other activities like researching or practicing. It is often associated with educational or academic pursuits. https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1729/read-vs-study#:~:text=It%20involves%20processing%20and %20comprehending,with%20educational%20or%20academic%20pursuits.  STRATEGIES IN ACADEMIC READING. EFFICIENT READING. CRITICAL READING DRAWING CONCLUSIONS Skimming researching Top –down approach Scanning Note taking Bottom – up approach Selecting Studying Researching Critical reading involves a deeper engagement with a text, which includes evaluating the credibility of sources, analyzing arguments, and assessing evidence. When conducting research, you employ critical reading skills to: 1. Evaluate Source Credibility: Assess the reliability and authority of sources. This involves examining the author's qualifications, the publication's reputation, and the accuracy of the information presented. 2. Analyze Arguments: Break down the arguments made in the text, identifying the main claims, supporting evidence, and any potential biases or logical fallacies. Researching 3. Cross-Check Information: Compare the information from multiple sources to verify its accuracy and to see if there are differing viewpoints or interpretations. 4. Assess Evidence: Look at the quality and relevance of the evidence provided, determining whether it effectively supports the claims made by the author. In summary, research involves critical reading as it requires not just understanding but also evaluating and interpreting the information to build a well-supported argument or conclusion. https://www.scribbr.com/working-with-sources/evaluating-sources/ Note Taking Actively engage with the material, so we begin to process the information we’re reading Develop our knowledge and understanding of a topic Identify the most important and relevant points so that we can distinguish the need to from the nice to know (and thus avoid trying to learn *everything*) https://www.ncl.ac.uk/academic-skills-kit/study-skills/reading-and-note-taking/making-notes-from-reading/  STRATEGIES IN ACADEMIC READING. EFFICIENT READING. CRITICAL READING DRAWING CONCLUSIONS Skimming researching Top –down approach Scanning Note taking Bottom – up approach Selecting Studying 1. What is the primary goal of skimming a text? a) To understand every detail b) To get a general overview of the main ideas c) To find specific information d) To memorize the entire content 2. Which strategy is most effective for locating specific information quickly in a text? a) Skimming b) Scanning c) Studying d) Selecting 3. When you are studying a text, what is your primary focus? a) Identifying the main ideas quickly b) Reading quickly through the content c) Understanding and analyzing the content in depth d) Looking for specific keywords 4. What does "selecting" refer to in the context of efficient reading? a) Choosing which sections of a text to read in detail b) Identifying the main ideas without reading the entire text c) Skimming through a text to get an overview d) Scanning for specific details 5. What is the primary purpose of researching in critical reading? a) To quickly gather general information b) To understand the context and background of the text c) To memorize key points d) To identify keywords and phrases 6. How does effective note-taking support critical reading? a) By summarizing the text without engaging with it b) By capturing key points, questions, and insights to enhance understanding c) By skipping unnecessary details d) By highlighting every line in the text 7. In the top-down approach to drawing conclusions, which method is used? a) Analyzing specific details to form a general conclusion b) Using general knowledge and expectations to interpret specific details c) Memorizing the text verbatim d) Scanning the text for specific terms 8. What characterizes the bottom-up approach to drawing conclusions? a) Applying broad theories to understand specific information b) Constructing a general understanding based on specific details and evidence c) Relying on prior knowledge to interpret details d) Skimming the text for overall impressions 9. When scanning a text, what are you primarily looking for? a) The main ideas and overall structure b) Specific keywords or information c) General impressions of the content d) Detailed analysis of the text 10. How does selecting specific sections of a text for detailed reading benefit efficient reading? a) It allows for a broad overview of the entire text b) It helps in focusing on the most relevant and useful parts of the text c) It provides a quick understanding without in-depth analysis d) It ensures that all details are memorized Answers: 1. b) To get a general overview of the main ideas 2. b) Scanning 3. c) Understanding and analyzing the content in depth 4. a) Choosing which sections of a text to read in detail 5. b) To understand the context and background of the text 6. b) By capturing key points, questions, and insights to enhance understanding 7. b) Using general knowledge and expectations to interpret specific details 8. b) Constructing a general understanding based on specific details and evidence 9. b) Specific keywords or information 10. b) It helps in focusing on the most relevant and useful parts of the text Lesson 2 :Grammar Builder THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE AND THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE Lesson 2:Grammar Builder THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE AND THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE The Simple Present Tense Uses: 1. FACTS/ General Truth Example: Polar bears hibernate during winter. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5283286 Philippines has 7, 107 islands 00007336933/ but only 2,000 are inhabited. 2. ROUTINES Example: Lindsay sings at theater every Saturday. Gina doesn’t have classes every Wednesday. 3. OPINION My mother doesn’t like cola. Irish loves to cook. 4. REFERENCE TO THE FUTURE Gina has a work next month. The congress has a session tomorrow. 5. Present Events/ actions Here comes the B - THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE Example: The team leader is suggesting a unique solution. Uses:  Activity in progress He is attending a meeting now.  Extended present I’m studying Geology at the University of Nebraska.  A temporary situation Susan is living with her parents in Japan.  Repetition in a series of similar on going actions Henry is kicking the soccer ball around the backyard.  Expresses future She’s coming tomorrow.  A change in progress The twins are becoming more and more like her mother.  Add – s or –es to the base form of the verb for Simple Present Tense in singular number. No –s or –es for plural forms – present tense. The Present Progressive Tense is formed by using : Is (singular) Are (plural) + Verb - ing Am ( subject I)