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Objective 0007: Understand How to Apply Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies to Info
Objective 0007: Understand How to Apply Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies to Info
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In an encyclopedia, a cross reference...
table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used
guides from subject entry that not used to one that is where related info
not included since cross references used in almanacs not in encyclopedias
provides a definition and the origin of the word or term.
similar to bibliography since it cites sources used & who wrote the article
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What is an expository piece of text?
A piece of writing that is used to inform, explain, or describe.
A piece of text that is used to expose the truth in a legal form.
A piece of text that offers narration of events that may be real or made up
A piece of text that is only used for scientific purposes.
3
What is the ability to process and understand information we have read?
Reading comprehension
Literal meaning
Evaluative meaning
Inferential meaning
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What is the main difference between metacognition and active reading?
Metacognition is the same as active reading
Metacognition involves evaluating one's comprehension after reading
Metacognition relies on internal thought/active reading rely on note taking
Metacognition relies on note taking/active reading rely on internal thought
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Observing students reading fluently demonstrate greater comprehension ofexpository texts. This explains fluent readers:
possess self-awareness that allows to use metacognitive skills efficiently
focus their full attention and cognitive resources on the meaning of a text
developed the base of background knowledge typically covered by textbooks
have well-developed skills for decoding any level of text word by word.
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How should an active reader handle unknown words in a text?
should try to figure out what the text means without looking up the words.
should write down unknown terms & look up definitions before continuing
reread chapter until al of the unknown words become clearer through context
should write them down and look them up after finishing the entire text.
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This passage illustrates which of following types of text structure?
cause and effect
thesis and evidence
problem and solution
comparison and contrast
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an informational text structure?
Description and Objection
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
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What is the benefit of using questioning as an activity for developing response skills?
Questions can be used in place of evidence or support in literary responses
Instructors will answer the questions you ask, if you ask enough times.
The more questions you ask, the more information you will gather.
Questions help organize information the author presented in the text.
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What are some of the signal words used to show that the sequence of events or steps structure is being used?
both, likewise
therefore, consequently
although, similarly
eventually, next
exactly, likewise
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How much rainfall does L.A. get on average per year? What type of reference book could you use to find that information?
atlas
a cross reference
None
encyclopedia
almanac
bilingual dictionary
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Which student responses to the passage clearly suggests that the student is applying inferential comprehension skills?
"I guess positive charges stick to negative charges."
"I think all my sweaters must have lots of negative charges."
"I think there are other kinds of electricity besides the static kind."
"My hair always sticks straight up when I take off my sweater."
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Which of the following offers a visual portrait of data and its relationships and includes varieties like bar and line?
Graphs
All of these
Maps
Pictures
Charts
Diagrams
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This reading guide is likely to be most effective for achieving which of the following instructional purposes?
teaching students to adjust their reading rate based on text
developing students' ability to read the text evaluatively
supporting students' development of prosodic reading skills
encouraging students to read and interact closely with the text
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This student would likely benefit most from engaging in which of the following activities?
learning to use metacognitive reading strategies with English text
reading texts in primary lang that cover same material as English textbooks
translating textbook reading assignments from English into primary language
receiving reading comprehension instruction texts written in primary lang
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When reading just for the main ideas in a text, the best strategy to use is _____.
scanning
slow reading
Normal reading
skimming
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Which of the following is NOT an expository text structures?
Narrate and Imagine
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
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Which of the following is not an example of expository writing?
A book on the history of immigration
A poem about immigration
An informative article on illegal immigration
An essay arguing against illegal immigration
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Students locate & mark places mentioned in the chapter on a map as they read. This activity help students:
use visualization to facilitate their comprehension of the text.
connect elements in the text to their background knowledge.
identify the text's main ideas and supporting details.
paraphrase content to make the text more understandable.
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What should someone NOT do before reading an informational text?
Think about what they already know about the topic.
Survey the text.
Read someone else's thoughts on the text.
Jot down some questions about what they want to learn.
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Which of the following is a graphic element often found in texts?
Charts
All of these
Pictures
Graphs
Maps
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What is evaluative meaning?
The ability to understand what has been read
What text implies about character in the story but does not directly state
What the text is telling us about the world outside the story
What the text actually says
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Which of the following best explains the most likely reason for the students' varied understanding of the text?
1st- more proficientthan 2nd at usingmetacognitive comprehension strategies
Each student applied different reading comprehension skills when reading
Each student brought a unique set of prior experiences to the reading text
2nd is moreproficient at reading for literalunderstanding than inferential
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Which text feature is after the main body of the text & consists of exhaustive lists of specific subjects & location?
table of contents
index
glossary
appendix
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Which of the following should someone do as they read an informational text?
Read the text quickly all at once.
Avoid rereading if possible
Take notes
Wait until they read to write down summaries, questions, & their reactions
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Why is it important to know/look for signal words in an informational text that organizes info using sequence of events
help the writer transition from one organizational structure to the next.
Signal words help reader identify the organizational structure being used
Signal words help show time order and give the reader a sense of the settin
convey the writer's opinions.
help identify what happened and when, or what steps need to be taken
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Which text are students likely to find most useful when previewing informational texts like library books for research
bibliography
index
table of contents
glossary
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Elements existing independently of a main text and intended to enhance readers' experiences with it are known as…
literary features
superfluous features
text features
feature presentations
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Students have a research project about various natural resources & uses. Which best supports students for their project?
provide a checklistof ?'s that prompt criticalevaluation of info on website
searchfor Websites that are easy tonavigate and that contain familiar vocab
teach to employ a variety of search engines to locate relevant Websites
give a list of Websites that preapproved basedon the sites' reading level
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A writer's perspective on an issue is known as what?
Point of View
Mood
Claim
Fact
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Which level of reading comprehension is what actually happens in a story?
Inferential meaning
Literal meaning
All of the answers are correct
Evaluative meaning
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What particular element of informational text should you look for when analyzing the key details and ideas?
Key features
Structure
Author's background
Other sources
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Which of the following graphic organizers would best promote students' awareness ofthe chapter's text structure?
Venn diagram
semantic map
outline
timeline
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When a sequential pattern of organization is used, __________.
info is provided through detailed explanation followed by in-depth analysis
info presents a problem & provides possible solutions in the order suggest
the information is arranged using flashbacks and sub-steps.
info provides a detailed report that involves 5 senses, for a clear descrip
info is arranged by step-by-step sequence that describes a specific process
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A reference book is:
None of these
table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used
book for specific matters. Contains useful/specially organized information
guides the reader to where related information is located
annual book of useful facts & statistics relate to countries, sports, etc
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Which provides a visual portrait of how something works or is put together or of how sets of data overlap?
Diagrams
Charts
All of these
Maps
Pictures
Graphs
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What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
To provoke strong feelings
To persuade
To convey knowledge about a topic
To entertain
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Which of the following is an example of a fact?
President Obama has lowered the unemployment rate.
The US unemployment rate is low.
The US unemployment rate is 5%.
The US unemployment rate is too high.
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During which of the following scenarios would you want to slow down your reading rate?
when you are reading a challenging text
when you are reading a novel for fun
when you are reading for the main idea
when you are rereading an article
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Which of these is a category of text features?
All answers are correct
visual aids
supplementary
directional
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When trying to locate specific pieces of information in a text, the most productive strategy you can use is _____.
skimming
slow reading
Normal reading
scanning
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A teacher can help 6th graders draw inferences from informational text by asking them to complete which statements?
The passage suggests . . .
In comparison . . .
In my opinion . . .
The author's first point is . . .
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What is informational text?
Non-fiction text that provides information about natural or social world
Fiction text used to inform readers of the non-social and natural world.
Text that is used to persuade or convince readers of a particular opinion.
Fiction text provides information about a particular opinion or perspective
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This practice is most likely to promote students' reading proficiency by:
modeling for them metacognitive comprehension strategies.
giving them an example of fluent oral reading.
summarizing for them the main ideas of an expository text.
exposing them to new vocabulary in context.
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These questions are likely to be most effective for helping students:
analyze point of view in expository texts.
identify the theme in expository texts.
draw inferences from informational texts.
monitor comprehension of informational texts.
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How does a reader using metacognition understand a difficulty identified in the text?
writes a one-page summary of the difficult material.
attempts to paraphrase what author said in the passage that was difficult
moves onto the next passage hoping that the material will be covered again.
looks it up on the internet or in a book before returning to the material
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Skimming is likely to be the most effective strategy for accomplishing which of the following reading tasks?
studying specific facts for a contentarea exam
evaluating the validity of information on an Internet Web site
synthesizing information from various sources for a research report
previewing a chapter in a contentarea textbook
