Predictions Inferences Skimming Main Idea

Skimming

100

This is the moving your eyes quickly up and down a page to find a specific piece of information.

What is scanning?

200

This part of a article or passage gives you a summary of what it will be about. 

What is an overview

300

The deliberate phrasing or wording on a test that does not consider how everyone will understand the question. 

Cultural Bias

400

These are two things enjoyed by Butlac

Tamales and Tacos

500

This is the difference between skimming and reading. 

looking for key words or paragraphs instead of reading a passage line for line 

Predictions/Inferences

100

To use prior knowledge to determine what will happen next or in the future.

Making a prediction

200

to help you figure out how best to approach a piece of text, you should look at these  

• Titles and headings

• Bold or italicized words

• Pictures or graphics 

300

____________ tells a story while ______________ gives factual information

narrative & exposition

400

Words that mean the same thing are 

synonyms or synonymous 

500

_________ means to confirm

_________ means to change

_________ means to help 

verify, revise, assist 

Main Idea / Purpose Or random fact

100

Doing this before reading is a good thing, it helps you to decide on a reason as to why you are doing

Setting a purpose

200

Typing is an important skill to have. Without it you may not be able to complete important everyday tasks in the 21st century. 50 years ago many people did not type well. Today, many people use typing skills to communicate, pay bills, get business done, or even complete everyday. The main idea of this passage is this.  

Typing is an important skill. 

300

This is a way to help you look for specific information without reading an entire passage. This strategy helps you determine what you need to look for in a passage. 

Looking at the questions first. 

400

This president of South Africa is a hero to many. 

Nelson Mandela 

500

This woman led a french army to war. She is considered a hero by many. 

Joan of Arc

Capitals and Countries

100

Capital of Portugal

Lisbon

200

capital of Brazil

Brasilia

300

Capital of Australia

Canberra

400

Caracas is the capital of this country 

Venezuela 

500

Muscat is the capital of this country

Oman

Who knows Mr. Johnson?

100

What is Mr. J's nickname for Brasyn? 

Brancirini dankasteeny hooten tooten holla baby

200

this is mr. johnson's shoe size

12

300

Mr J's birthday month

February

400

Mr J's favorite basketball team

Indiana Pacers

500

Malcolm X was born in this town and state. 

Omaha, Nebraska