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Wise Choices in Reading

QuestionAnswer ChoiceAnswer
You can learn virtually anything if you approach reading with a negative attitude. True or False. False
Supporting details typically follow each idea. True or False. True
Scheduling helps concentrate for your entire reading sessions True or False. True
Mindless reading is the same as active reading. True or False. False
Calling attention to special vocabulary is a common use of specially formatted text. True or False. True
Capital, bold, italicized, or colored words put a spotlight on key concepts and ideas. True or False. True
You can easily reach the goal of reading a 450-page history text by reading 30-40 pages a week how many pages a day? A. 7-8 pages B. 3-4 pages C. 5-6 pages D. 9-10 C. 5-6 pages
What can you use as a warm up before reading? A. Glancing at pages you have previously read B. Skimming through C. Reading a random book D. You can't warm up before reading A. Glancing at pages you have previously read
What are the levels of the Key Concept, in order? A. Main ideas, secondary ideas, minor supporting details, major supporting details. B. Minor supporting details, major supporting details, secondary ideas, main ideas. C. Main ideas, secondary ideas, major supporting details, minor supporting details. C. Main ideas, secondary ideas, major supporting details, minor supporting details
What is an example of supporting details? A. Evidence B. Experience C. Explanation D. All of the above D. All of the above
What's the fastest way to preview? A. Look at the title of the book B. Look at the chapter title C. Look at the table of contents D. Look at the pictures C. Look at the table of contents
What's one of the most important ways you'll collect knowledge in college? A. Collecting knowledge B. Reading C. Memorizing D. None of the above B. Reading
_____ is characterized by intense mental engagement in what you are reading. Active reading
Key concept is the _____ topic you are reading about. Main
Your goal is to ____ key concepts important ideas, and supporting details. Collect
The _____ provides an outline of your entire reading. Table of contents
A _____ elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it. Secondary idea
Reading in ____ will increase your speed and comprehension. Chunks
What should you do after you read? You should reflect on the reading, and ask yourself questions, reread on the passages that you found complicated so you can understand it more, explain what you read, read something else on the same subject, and ask for help.
Why should you practice this? You should practice these steps so you can get better at reading and understanding what you're reading. It's also good because it helps when you're studying. These are concepts that will help you expand your knowledge.
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