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Wise Reading Choices
Choices and tips for reading in college
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first step (C.) in the C.O.R.E. learning system stands for communicate. | False, the C stands for "collect." |
| Mindless reading is the act of running your eyes over a page only to realize you don't recall a thing you read. | True |
| Active reading is characterized by intense mental engagement in what you're reading. | True |
| Key concepts are small ideas included in your reading. | False, a key concept is the main topic you're reading about. |
| The main idea is sometimes called the topic sentence and is the most important idea the author wants to convey about a key concept. | False, the main idea is sometimes called a thesis statement and is the most important idea the author wants to convey about a key concept. |
| A secondary idea elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it. | True |
| All of the following are things to do before reading except: a. Approach reading with a positive attitude b. Create a distributed reading schedule c. Read on schedule even if you are exhausted | c |
| A table of contents can: a. be a waste of time b. be a fast way to preview content c. tell you enough information so you do not need to read the chapter | b |
| Special formatting includes all of the following except: a. Commas between words b. Bolded words c. Italicized words | a |
| Charts, graphs, illustrations, etc. are what kind of elements? a. Water b. Fire c. Visual | c |
| Ways to ensure you remember what you are reading while you are reading include: a. Reading all the way through nonstop b. Take notes c. Only read what you are interested in | b |
| To ensure you can understand what you are reading, you can: a. Look up unknown words on the internet or in a dictionary b. Ignore the unknown word and keep reading c. Ask your professor during office hours | a |
| To read _____ is to look out for red flags while reading and checking for credibility. | credibility |
| The C in C.O.R.E. stands for collecting ______. | knowledge |
| Each idea, main or secondary, is typically followed by supporting _____ such as examples, evidence, explanations, and experiences. | details |
| A _____ ______ is when you skim an entire assignment, reading as fast as you can. | quick read |
| _______ your text, or adding comments in the margin, help to minimize mindless reading. | Annotating |
| _______ are techniques used to understand passages easier when reading. | strategies |
| What are context clues and how can they help you? | Context clues are hints that help you make educated guesses about the definitions of challenging words and help you understand a passage. |
| What are some ways to remember content after you have finished reading? | Any of the following can be included but not limited to: reflecting on what was read, rereading difficult passages, reciting marked text, talking about what was read, reading another book on the same subject, or asking for assistance. |
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