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Reading Flash cards
Module 1, Entree 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False: The opposite of mindless reading is passive reading? | False. The opposite of mindless reading is ACTIVE reading. |
| True or False: A main idea is sometimes called a "thesis", and it is the most important idea that the author wants to convey about a key concept. | True. |
| True or False: Reading in chunks can decrease your speed and hinder your comprehension. | False. Reading in chunks can INCREASE your speed and IMPROVE comprehension. |
| True or False: As a guideline, you should mark only 40 to 50 percent of your text, selecting only what is truly important. | False. As a guideline, you should mark only 10 to 15 percent of your text, selecting only what is truly important. |
| True or False: Not all ideas in print are true. | True. |
| True or False: The chapter title is usually the key concept. | True. |
| Fill in the blank: A ________ is sometimes called a "topic sentence. | Secondary Idea |
| Fill in the blank: A _________ is the main topic you are reading about. | Key Concept |
| Fill in the blank: In the big picture of reading, your goal is to _________ key concepts, important ideas, and supporting details. | Collect |
| Fill in the blank: A chapter review should take no more than _______ minutes. | Five |
| Fill in the blank: When you see special formatting such as capitals, bold letters, italics, or colored words, you can be confident that the author is giving you a ________. | Hint |
| Fill in the blank: Good readers don't read words, they read _______, which are found in groups of words, or chunks. | Ideas |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT an example of a supporting detail?: A) Evidence B) The author's opinion C) Explanation D) Experiences | B) Author's opinion. The author may or may not be a credible source to offer an opinion on the subject that is being discussed. |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these is an example of approaching reading with a POSITIVE attitude?: A) Not wanting to read about a subject B) Harboring doubts about your comprehension C) Telling yourself you can learn. D) Thinking the book is boring. | C) Telling yourself you can learn. Creating a positive mindset before you begin reading will positively affect the way you comprehend the text. |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these should you NOT do as a warm-up before reading? A) Look at chapter titles and text headings. B) Glance at pages you have previously read. C) Look over any note you took. D) Read without warming to test your memory. | D) Read without warming up to test your memory. You should always warm up when possible before reading so that you make deep connections in understanding your text. |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these is an example of a "Visual Element"? A) Diagrams B) The chapter title C) The preface D) The image on the front cover of a book. | A) Diagrams. Some other examples are: illustrations, charts, graphs, cartoons, and drawings. |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a question you should ask yourself after reading? A) What are the key concepts? B) What are the main ideas of those concepts? C) Why would anyone write this stuff? D) What are the supporting details? | C) Why would anyone write this stuff. This is an example of a negative attitude, and will do nothing to help you in achieving your goals. |
| Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a good way to help you comprehend what you're reading? A) Reread difficult passages B) Recite marked text C) Talk about what you read D) listen to your favorite music while reading. | D) Listen to your favorite music while reading. This will distract you from your comprehension, especially on difficult subject matters. |
| Short Answer: A secondary idea elaborates on a... | Main idea by answering questions the reader may have about it. |
| Short Answer: A marathon reading seesion before an exam is seldom helpful. Instead,... | Spread many shorter sessions over an entire course. |