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A variety of questions and aswers pertaining to reading

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What is a Key concept? A Key concept is the main topic you are reading about.
What is a main idea? A main idea is the most important idea the author wants to convey about a key concept.
What is mindless reading? Mindless reading is the act of running your eyes over a page only to realize you don't know what you read.
What is active reading? Active reading is characterized by intense mental engagement in what you are reading.
What is the first step in the core learning system? The first step in the core learning system is collecting knowledge.
What are supporting details? Supporting details can be examples, evidence, explanations, and experiences.
Poor readers read one word at a time. True
Good readers read only words, and not ideas. False
You should occasionally reread difficult passages. True
A Good strategy for collecting ideas is note taking. True
If your having trouble understanding what you read, you should never ask for help. False
Visual elements such as charts, graphs, and illustrations are often used to improve readers understanding. True
A ______________ elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it. Secondary idea
Ideas that expand on concepts are divided into ________ and secondary ideas. Main
___________ is the foundation of your success because it influences the choices you make. Attitude
If you read in chunks you will increase your speed and your _______________ . Comprehension
Use a ____________ when you don't know the meaning of a key word. Dictionary
Learn to read _____________ by being a healthy skeptic. Critically
Why Should you reflect on what you read? You may come across a difficult passage, or a passage that may have been hard to understand while reading. Sometimes it's good to just close your eyes at the end of your reading and get a visual. it may help you better understand what you just read.
Why is note taking important? Note taking is important while reading, because if you ever have a question about the passage, you can always look at your notes. It may also help give you a better understanding overall.
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