Reading Strategies
CLAIMS
Critical Reading
100

This is a context clue strategy that uses words or phrases similar in meaning to the unknown word.

Synonym

100

These claims assert that something has existed, exist or will based on the given data.

Claims of Fact

100

It is a more active way of reading

Critical Reading

200

This is a context clue strategy that uses words or phrases different in meaning to the unknown word.

Antonym

200

These claims defend actionable plans. 

Claims of Policy

200

Process of making notes on your copy of reading

Annotating the text

300

A context clue strategy that shows meaning of the word can change depending on its context or how and where it is used. 

Situation

300

These claims assert that has morals, philosophical or aesthetic topics.

Claims of Value

300

A process where you write your feelings and ideas in reaction to your reading task

Keeping a journal

400

This is the basic and precise meaning of the word.

Denotation

400

It is the central argument of the text.

Claim

400

Getting the main points of the essay and important supporting details.

Summarizing a text

500

This is the different ideas or associations of the given word.

Connotation

500

This is the topic of the text.

Context

500

It involves asking specific questions on points that you are skeptical about.

Questioning the text

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