Making Meaning
What is another way to say 'the author's purpose'?
The goal the author / speaker wants to achieve
What is annotation?
Taking notes directly on a text
Reading for understanding is focused on what?
What the text is literally saying
In which of the following texts do we typically examine the author's purpose?
Literature | Editorials | Short Stories
Editorials
What are 3 nouns relating to time are capitalized?
Months
Days of the Week
Holidays
Eras (Specific time periods)
Noting features of the text's organizational structure is an example of...
What is context?
What are the primary goals of annotating a text?
Make connection & ask questions
What is the focus when reading for interpretation?
What the author is trying to communicate
In which of the following texts do we typically read for theme?
Speeches| Editorials | Short Stories
Short Stories
When are familial relations capitalized?
At the start of a sentence
If using a nickname or title (i.e. 'Father' as priest, Grandma)
What does it mean to summarize a text?
To present the main idea and supporting or relevant details that reinforce the main idea of a text
What is 'theme'?
The underlying issues or ideas of a work
What type of word is usually not capitalized in a title?
Preposition
What are the 3 ways one can draw conclusions about the meaning of a text?
Reading for understanding, interpretation, and style