Annotation
What is annotation?
The act of adding notes, comments, or explanations to a text.
What are context clues?
Hints in the surrounding text that help readers understand unfamiliar words.
What is the purpose of predicting while reading?
To anticipate what might happen next.
Name one benefit of annotating text.
Increases engagement with the material.
What type of context clue is defined as the author directly explaining the meaning?
Definition.
How does questioning improve reading comprehension?
It encourages active engagement with the text.
What is one type of annotation you can use while reading?
Highlighting or underlining.
Give an example of how to use an analogy as a context clue.
Comparing an unfamiliar word to a familiar one to explain its meaning.
Explain how visualizing can enhance understanding of a text.
It helps create mental images that make the content more relatable.
How can margin notes help you when studying?
They help identify key ideas and important details.
What is the first step in using context clues?
Identify the unfamiliar word.
What does summarizing involve?
Identifying main ideas and important details.
Summarizing main points is a type of annotation. True or False?
True.
Why might it be important to verify the meaning of a word using a dictionary?
To ensure accuracy of understanding.
Name one benefit of regularly practicing comprehension strategies.
Improves overall comprehension.