Reading 'Rocks'
All of the following were mentioned as modern uses of rocks EXCEPT
a) hunting implements
b) jewelry
c) garden ornaments
d) construction
a) hunting implements
What the "adj" next to a word in the dictionary means.
What is adjective?
Whether on land or in the sea, the substratum is solid rock.
Substratum 1. Substance that is a permanent subject of qualities or phenomena. 2. The material of which something is made and from which. 3. A layer beneath the surface. 4. A mineral.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word substratum is used in the sentence above?
2. The material of which something is made and from which.
How many times should you read this selection?
At least twice.
This genre has graphic elements
What is poetry?
Which conclusion about rocks is supported by the information in paragraph 1?
a) Rocks are valuable because of their appearance.
b) Useful rocks are only found in one region.
c) Rocks can be used for shelter and protection from the elements.
d) Rocks are useful in many different ways.
d) Rocks are useful in many different ways.
When reading a passage, what can you use IN ADDITION TO the dictionary when defining an unknown word?
What are context clues?
Thousands of years ago rocks were used to form primitive hunting implements, to club animals, to pound animal skins for clothing, and to form a barrier between the campfires and the people who sat warming themselves or cooking.
Primitive 1. relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. 2. having a quality or style that offers an extremely basic level of comfort, convenience, or efficiency. 3. a person belonging to a preliterate, nonindustrial society. 4. A mineral.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word primitive is used in the sentence above?
1. relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.
What is the gist of this selection?
Rocks that come from the earth have many important uses and can also be very beautiful.
This genre is not based on true events
Fiction
Which key idea is supported in this text?
a) Mining is the most important industry in South Africa.
b) Rocks have many different uses and values.
c) The people of California have differing views of mining than those in South Africa.
d) Earning a living through mining is hard work.
d) Earning a living through mining is hard work.
When the root "therm" is present in a word, the word will likely relate to this.
What is heat?
To cheer up the hallway, Rachel embellished her children’s bedroom doors. She painted colorful circus pictures on her son’s door and pasted seashells on her daughter’s. embellished means
a. replaced c. decorated
b. erased d. recognized
c. decorated
If you read a word that you are not sure about, what should you do ?
Look it up in the dictionary.
This genre has stage directions, dialogue, and cast members.
Drama
The author most likely wrote this text in order to teach that–
a) rocks serve many purposes and come in different sizes and shapes.
b) diamonds, gold, and silver are the only rocks worth mentioning.
c) considerable polishing and buffing will make any rock beautiful and valuable.
d) the most valuable rocks are useful only as jewelry.
a) rocks serve many purposes and come in different sizes and shapes.
When the root "tri" is present in a word, the word will likely relate to this.
What is three?
According to the myth, the hero Achilles was vulnerable in just one area of his body. He could be killed only if he was wounded in the heel.
vulnerable 1. (of a person) in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect. 2. susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.3. A mineral. 4. To help someone in need.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word vulnerable is used in the sentence above?
2. susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
How do you ‘chunk’ the text?
Divide it up into manageable sections, like by main idea or topic, chronology or steps, etc...
This genre is fiction. An example is This Is the Rope.
What is narrative or historical fiction?
Read these lines from paragraph 2.
Inside some rocks are veins of colored materials called minerals. The latter have unique characteristics such as color, luster, hardness, and value. Some of the most valuable minerals today are diamonds, gold, and silver.
What central idea do these sentences help the reader understand?
a) Rocks have a variety of different appearances and characteristics.
b) Diamonds are the most expensive form of rocks.
c) Rocks can change in many ways over time.
d) Gold and silver are difficult to find and polish in preparation for being sold
a) Rocks have a variety of different appearances and characteristics.
When the root "terr" or "terra" is present in a word, the word will likely relate to this.
What is land?
Before allowing someone to deliver a personal opinion on the air, most television news programs issue a disclaimer.
Disclaimer 1. a statement that denies something, especially responsibility. 2. A warning. 3. To lie about something. 4. A document to sign.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word disclaimer is used in the sentence above?
2. A warning.
What are some examples of things that you should annotate for?
Main Ideas, interesting facts or statements, questions you have about the text, words that you are not sure of, personal connections that you have with the text.
This genre has text features including headings, subheadings, captions, etc.
Nonfiction