active reader
passive readers
previewing
background knowledge
comprehension
100
make something active
What is the definition of activate? 
100
Reads assignment because it was assigned
What is a passive reader?
100
Learning about a text before really reading it
What is the definition of previewing?
100
Ask questions and try to answer them
What is one technique to activate background knowledge? 
100
Use comprehension signals while you read to determine how well you understand the material 
How do you check your comprehension? 
200
identifying important ideas and evaluating
what is active reader?
200
No because they read to get it over with
Do passive readers put the same effort as active readers?
200
The sentence often states the main point of the selection and most of the key ideas in the article 
What is the first major heading?
200
After previewing an assignment, you should take a moment to think about what you already know about a topic
What is background knowledge? 
200
Ensure your reading area is free of distractions
How do you strengthen your reading comprehension? 
300
Active reading is thinking
What is active reading? 
300
Read with the same speed, read everything the same
How do passive readers analyze their reading?
300
References, study question, discussion questions, chapter outlines, or vocabulary lists
What are the quick end of chapter material?
300
Reading is easier because you have already thought about the topic, the material is easier to remember, it becomes more interesting
What are three ways background knowledge aids your reading? 
300
Comprehension is difficult if you lack essential information that a writer assumes you have 
Why does determining background knowledge help with comprehension? 
400
Lecture content
Active versus contains comparing and connecting textbook materials with what?
400
Read without taking time to actually understand
How do passive readers react emotionally to their reading?
400
Better concentration, better memory and it’s fast
What are some of the benefits of previewing?
400
Analyzing the purpose and thinking about how something was constructed 
What does it mean to draw on your own experience?
400
You can express the main ideas in your own words
What is a positive comprehension signal?
500
Active readers skim headings to find out what an assignment is about before reading 
Active readers first skim an assignment for what reason?
500
Passive readers read at the same speed, does this show they understand their text?
No, this shows they are rushing and aren’t putting the effort in reading
500
Read only the introduction and not the first paragraph
What is not a step in the previewing process?
500
Bonus: helps you to make decisions about how you will approach the material, puts your mind in gear and helps you to start thinking about the subject
What are several reasons why previewing is effective?
500
Nothing or everything seems important 
What is a negative signal? 
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