Reading Strategies
What does "visualizing" mean when reading?
Visualizing refers to the ability to imagine, or create an image, about the text you are reading.
What is a summary?
A summary is the retelling of a story through the use of main ideas, characters, and overall understanding.
What are the four media types?
Print media, broadcast media, outdoor/out of home media and internet based media
In the story "The Lamb to the Slaughter" what was the murder weapon?
The Frozen Lamb Leg!
What is a folktale?
Folktales (or fairytales) are stories that are made from the lives and imaginations of people or folk. They are always fictional
How does summarizing/stating the main idea help with reading comprehension?
Summarizing/stating the main idea helps with comprehension as it requires you to think about the story, determining the important information.
What are the aspects of a narrative arc (ex- exposition)
Exposition, conflict, rising actions, climas, falling actions, and resolution
What is media bias?
Media bias is the bias or perceived bias of journalists and news producers within mass media. Media bias can include how events and stories are reported on or covered.
Why does Danny get off the tigers back in "Riding the Tiger?"
Danny jumps off the tigers back to help a hurt man.
What is a legend?
A legend is a story that may or may not be true as their is no exact proof. Usually, legends use real connection; however, they exaggerate aspects of the story.
What are "Thick" and "Thin" questions?
A "thick" question makes you think and analyze the story for a deeper understanding (Why and How)
A "thin" question helps clarify and fix your understandings of a story (Where, What, When and Who)
What are procedural texts? What are some examples?
A procedural texts tells a reader how to do or make something. Examples include agendas, instructions, recipes and manuals.
Name two types of media bias and what they means.
Possible examples:
Bias through omission - leaving or cutting out facts or details
Bias through photos- using good or bad photos to influence opinion
Bias through name and title- describing a person with a certain title to influence opinion
Bias through word choice statistics- the manipulation of numbers and statistics to change how we think about them
Bias through word choice - using positive or negative words to influence meaning
Why does Charlie ask people to leave Flowers for Algernon in "Flowers for Algernon"
Algernon was the only living creator that knew what Charlie was going through. He was also Charlies first friend, and a symbol of hope.
What is a myth?
A myth is a fictional story that was created to explain the creation of humans, or natural phenomenons.
What is the difference between a prediction and an inference?
A prediction is an educated guess that can be confirmed.
An inference is a thought based on evidence and schema. It is not explicitly confirmed.
What is a recount?
A recount retells an experience of an event that happened in the past
What is consumer awareness?
Consumer awareness is about the consumer having accurate information to make informed purchases.
What did the block dot in "The Lottery" symbolize?
The block dot symbolizes being "marked" for death. It can also symbolize victimization and violence.
Why is Shakespeare relevant?
He created a lot of the words/phrases we use today
His works are universal and wildly reinvented
People don't know what he looked like (or if he even existed)
What does symbolism mean?
The use of symbols to represent an idea or quality (not directly stated)
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
The goal is to argue or convince readers to believe an opinion
What are some of the stereotypes used in media advertisements and product design?
Colours- Pink/Purple vs Blue/Red
Gender Stereotypes
Activities - Washing/Chores/Household vs Sports/Fitness
In the "Tell-Tale Heart" why does the main character kill the old man?
He is scared of the "eye" and doesn't want it to exist anymore.
What does "Marked you his eyes?" translate to?
"Did you notice his eyes?"