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What should you look for in the questions before reading the passage?
Key words and the main topic of the questions.
What does it mean to target the text?
To read the passage carefully, focusing on key details.
What is one way to actively engage with a text?
Highlighting important points.
What should you do before picking an answer?
Read every answer choice.
What does it mean to revisit the text?
To look back at the passage to find information prove your answer
Why is scanning important before reading?
It helps you understand what information you need to focus on.
What genre of text might you encounter? (4)
Persuasive, Argumentative, Fiction, Nonfiction
Why should you take notes while reading?
To show your thinking as you read
Why is it important to look at all choices?
To make sure you choose the BEST answer.
When should you revisit the text?
After picking which answer you think is the best.
Name one type of question you might see after a reading passage.
Multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions.
Why is it important to identify the type of text?
It helps you understand how to approach reading and what the author's purpose of writing may be.
What does making connections mean in reading?
Relating the text to your own experiences or other knowledge.
What is a common mistake when answering questions?
Choosing the first answer that looks right without checking others.
What can you look for when revisiting to prove your answer?
Specific details or quotes from the text
How does scanning help improve your reading comprehension?
It prepares you to look for specific details that answer the questions as you read.
What should you pay attention to while targeting the text?
Key details and main ideas.
How can asking questions while reading help you?
It keeps you engaged and helps you understand better.
How can eliminating wrong answers help?
It increases your chances of selecting the correct answer.
What two ways can an answer be proven?
Find evidence to explain the correct answer, or reasons for why the other answers are incorrect.
What strategies can you use when scanning questions to quickly identify important information?
By identifying keywords and phrases in the questions that indicate what information to look for in the passage.
How can knowing the text type help you answer questions?
It helps you anticipate the kind of information that will be asked.
Describe a strategy for actively reading a long passage.
Break it into sections and summarize each part.
What do you need to double check before moving to the next question?
Check that you answered ALL parts of the question/what is asked.
What other resource should you use to double check yourself when revisiting?
A DICTIONARY!!!