Which of the following best describes "determining importance" in reading?
A. memorizing the entire passage
B. skipping unnecessary paragraphs
C. focusing only on new vocabulary words
D. identifying key ideas and details that contribute to comprehension
D. identifying key ideas and details that contribute to comprehension
Why is it important to check the reasons and evidence in a text?
A. to copy the author’s ideas without thinking
B. to memorize everything in the text
C. to judge whether the information is reliable or not
D. to make the text more interesting
C. to judge whether the information is reliable or not
No, Honey, I don't want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I'll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, I'll be back soon.
A. I don’t want a gift. B. The mall is fun.
C. Buy me a new car. D. I’ll carry a bucket for you
C. Buy me a new car.
Which of the following best defines evaluation?
A. Evaluation is the process of conducting a systematic investigation of something.
B. Evaluation is reading extensively and planning the sequence.
C. Evaluation is the determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something.
D. Evaluation is the process of presenting the information.
C. Evaluation is the determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something.
What critical reading skill is used when comparing two articles on the same topic?
A. ignoring details
B. making connections
C. making a summary
D. copying ideas
B. making connections
Which of the following is the best way to judge the relevance of a text?
A. choose texts randomly
B. select the longest text available
C. read it regardless of its connection to your purpose
D. compare it to your reading goal and determine if it meets your needs
D. compare it to your reading goal and determine if it meets your needs
1. ______involves judgment, feeling, opinion, intuition or emotion rather than factual information.
2. ______are those that solely deal with facts. These are short, nonexplanatory, and rarely give in-depth background on a topic.
1. Subjective Information
2. Factual Information
"Jonard ran into the room, red-faced, with clenched fists."
A. Jonard is sleepy.
B. Jonard is excited.
C. Jonard is angry.
D. Jonard is calm.
C. Jonard is angry.
What makes fact more reliable than opinion?
A. It is widely accepted by people.
B. It is based on emotions.
C. It is created by influential individuals.
D. It can be defended and proven true.
D. It can be defended and proven true.
Which of the following best describes the role of critical reading in analyzing a text?
A. Finding the weaknesses in the text
B. Disagreeing with the author’s viewpoint
C. Examining the structure, style, and content
D. Reading quickly to understand the main idea
C. Examining the structure, style, and content
What does reading do to the mind?
A. It makes people live longer.
B. It makes people physically stronger.
C. It replaces the need for communication.
D. It allows creative thinking and introduces new ideas.
D. It allows creative thinking and introduces new ideas.
Why should readers check the information they have read?
A. All information is false.
B. Reading is not important.
C. Information never changes.
D. Authors may present opinions as facts.
D. Authors may present opinions as facts.
What makes an inference logical?
A. It is not based on clues.
B. It is based on merely guessing.
C. It is based on hints and clues from the text.
D. It is based on your own feelings.
C. It is based on hints and clues from the text.
What are credible bases for evaluation?
Facts
Determine the which step of critical reading does the following belongs
1. Underlining key points, circling unfamiliar words, and taking margin notes while reading.
2. Reviewing notes, highlights, and annotations to summarize main ideas.
3. Scanning the title, introduction, and subheadings to get a general idea before reading the full text.
4. Writing a reflection on the author’s argument with supporting evidence.
1. While you read
2. After you have read
3. Before reading
4. Responding to the text
What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in reading?
A. They help locate and remember the most important information.
What should a reader do when encountering a text with opinions?
Check if there's an evidence to support the opinion
What should a reader consider when making an inference?
clues from the text and background knowledge
Why are facts more reliable than opinions?
They are proven with evidence.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. Making predictions while reading helps readers understand and stay interested.
2. Predictions are made only at the start and cannot change while reading.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
What is Reading?
Reading is a goal-directed activity such that a reader seeks to reach a particular outcome as a result of reading.
Reading is a multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.
Reading is the recognition of words. From simple recognition of the individual letters and how these letters form a particular word, to what each word means – not just on an individual level, but also as part of a text.
What is the difference between factual information and subjective information?
Factual information is based on proven facts, while subjective information is based on opinions or feelings.
What is the role of background knowledge in making inferences?
It helps connect new information to what we already know.
What's the full name, middle initial included, of your student teacher?
Adelle Joy D. Paculba
How to predict?
1. Look at the title
2. Look at the images
3.Think about what you already know (making connection to prior knowledge)
4. Create your prediction