Reading Strategies
Whats the difference between a topic and a main idea?
Topic: what the reading is about
Main Idea: the idea/point the author is trying to make with the topic
True or False? :
It's okay to skip words you don't know while you're reading.
yes, sometimes.
What could you have a charity for?
Various possible answers.
What is an authentic painting?
What is a supporting idea?
An idea that supports the main idea with more explanation, examples, etc.
What are some signals of example words and phrases?
for example, to illustrate, for instance, such, or like
Give an example of an isolated place.
Various possible answers.
What is a catacomb?
What are two things you can do to help you find the main idea in a reading?
Look at the beginning or end of the reading; Find the the supporting details; Look for repeating words/phrases...
What can you do if you don't know the meaning of an important word?
Multiple answers.
What's the difference between "complement" and "compliment?"
Complement: Go well with
Compliment: Say something nice to someone about them
What is the name of the railroad/park in "Above Manhattan?"
The Highline
How can you mark your reading paper to be able to quickly find details later on?
Using symbols, notes, or headings
What are some signal words that might tell you that a contrast is coming in the reading?
rather, unlike, instead of, although, while
Use evade in a sentence
How did the tunnels in the underground of Paris get established?
What are some signal words that might tell you that a definition is about to be given to you in the reading?
is called, in other words, is referred to, is known as, is defined as, or that is
Use "in a sense" in a sentence.
Describe the authentication process used to identify what paintings are real and which are fake.