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Chapter 1- Reading

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True or False? Level 1 of the key concepts pyramid is "major supporting details". False.
True or False? Mindless reading is the act of running your eyes over a page only to realize you don't recall a thing you read. True.
True or False? You can probably read faster by just deciding to. True.
True or False? The opposite of mindless reading is active reading. True.
True or False? A key concept elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it. False.
True or False? When reading mindfully you may pick up only minor supporting details and nothing else. False.
Which step of the CORE Learning System does Reading focus on? A. Rehearsal B. Collect C. Evaluate D. Organize B.Collect
What is the term for the most important idea the author wants to convey about a key concept? A. Secondary ideas B. Major supporting details C. Minor supporting details D. Main Idea D.Main Idea
Which of the following is not included to reinforce concepts in the text and improve readers' understandings? A. Videos B. Illustrations C. Charts D. Photographs A.Videos
Words in capitals, bold, italics, or color that put a spotlight on key concepts are an example of? A. Chapter Summaries B. Table Of Contents C. Special Formatting D. Visual Elements C.Special Formatting
Which of the following is not the best example of where to seek assistance for your reading? A. The Internet B. Your Instructor C. Reading Lab D. Tutoring Center A.The Internet
What is the first thing you should do when you come across a key word you do not know? A. Take a not of the word B. Skip the word for now C. Highlight the word D. Look up the definition D.Look up the definition
When reading mindfully you are actively______ key concepts, ideas, and supporting details. Collecting.
One of the most important ways you will collect knowledge in college is by ________. Reading.
The fastest way to preview is to look at the _____ __ _______ because it provides an outline of your entire reading. Table of Contents.
Many college texts provide a ________ at the end of a chapter. This typically identifies the important ideas in the chapter. Summary.
________ is the foundation of your success because it influences the choices you make. Attitude.
Thumb through the pages you're about to read, and note the ______ and ________. They provide a helpful overview of the topics you'll be reading about. Titles, Headings.
Why is it important to read in chunks? It is important to practice reading in chunks because not only does it separate the text into more easily understood sentences, but it also helps students learn to read faster. Being able to read quickly comes in handy on timed tests.
Explain why you might want to preview before you read. Previewing a novel or text book before you read it can help give you a sense of understanding while you are reading. This also saves a lot of time and makes your reading flow smoothly.
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