Any information you had about the subject before you began reading.
100
What are some tips for taking good notes?
Use a numbered list or bullet points; use phrases instead of whole sentences; put things into my own words; write short summaries
100
What is a topic?
A topic is a word, name, or phrase that tells who or what the author is writing about.
100
What are some signal words that can show me the main idea of a paragraph?
In conclusion, in summary, finally, thus, the point is, overall...
100
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details are the additional information in the paragraph that helps you understand the main idea completely.
200
What four qualities should all goals have?
Specific, Realistic, Measurable, on a Time Limit
200
List at least three things that successful students do.
Prepare for class; Attend every class and participate; See instructors as experts; Follow an organized study routine; Develop a set of study skills and strategies; Take responsibility for their own success
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! What two things should a topic NEVER be?
A topic should never be a sentence or a question.
200
What is the difference between a stated and an implied main idea?
A stated main idea exists as a complete sentence (including topic and author's most important point) in the paragraph, but an implied main idea must e inferred from the author's supporting details.
200
Why is it important to identify supporting details?
1) They explain more about the main idea; 2) Listing them helps you study better; 3) knowing them will help you understand the main idea better
300
What are the three major Learning Styles, and what do they entail?
Auditory - learn by listening & speaking; Visual - learn by seeing and reading; Tactile - learn by doing things with the hands and body
300
What are the three parts of a word, and what do they mean?
Prefix - comes before the word; Root - the base form of the word; Suffix - comes at the end of the word and shows the word's part of speech
300
What comprehension monitoring question should I ask myself to help me determine the topic if a paragraph?
I should ask myself, "Who or what is this paragraph talking about?"
300
Where are some places I might find the main idea of a paragraph?
First sentence, last sentence, or somewhere in the middle (So, anywhere!)
300
What can be done to a main idea sentence to help you locate the supporting details better?
Turn it into a question using Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Which.
400
Define comprehension monitoring.
Comprehension monitoring means evaluating your understanding as you read and correcting the problem whenever you realize that you are not comprehending.
400
List and define the four types of Figurative Language we studied.
Personification - giving human characteristics to non-human things; Hyperbole - big exaggerations to make a point; Simile - comparing two unlike things by using the words 'like' and 'as'; Metaphor - comparing two unlike things by using the /BE/ verb
400
What is the name of the topic of a whole passage?
Subject (overall topic)
400
How many ways are there to find an implied main idea, and what are they?
What is the difference between major supporting details and minor supporting details?
Major supporting details answer the questions raised by the main idea sentence and help you understand it better; minor supporting details just give extra information about the major supporting details
500
What does SQ3R mean?
Survey, Question, Read, Recall (Recite), Review
500
Name and define six different types of context clues for vocabulary comprehension.
Definition - included in the sentence; Synonym - words with similar meanings; Contrast (Antonym) - meaning explained by showing opposites; Experience - using your background knowledge; Example - an example is given to clarify; Clues - other sentences give you more information
500
What are the four textbook hints to help me identify a topic?
1) Words in the heading or title; 2) Special typeface such as bold, italics, or color; 3) Repeated words; 4) Referred to by pronouns
500
What are the five main characteristics of all main ideas?
1) Sentence; 2) Contains topic + author's most important point; 3) is general; 4) can be understood by itself; 5) all other sentences define / prove / explain it
500
What are three things you should remember about identifying supporting details?
1) Watch for clues that indicate lists; 2) Avoid over marking your textbook by numbering the supporting details rather than highlighting them; 3) List supporting details in your study notes or on review cards to help you learn the information more efficiently