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RDG032 Midterm Terms
Matching Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Schema | a “computer file” in your brain; prior knowledge |
| Vocalization | moving one’s lips while reading |
| Root | basic stem of a word derived primarily from Latin and Greek |
| Regression | the eyes going back and rereading text already read |
| Recall | a review of what has been read |
| Previewing | first stage of reading |
| Predict | to make educated guesses about what comes next as you read |
| Outline | quick organized display of key ideas and essential details using Roman numerals, letters, numbers, and indentation |
| Mnemonics | techniques to help your brain recall information by using mental “tricks” |
| Metacognition | knowing about knowing; knowledge of thought processes and ability to direct them |
| Mapping | visually condensing/diagramming material to show relationships, using lines, circles, and other visual cues |
| Literal level | at this level you may answer detail questions asking who, what, when, and where |
| Interpretive level | at this level you make assumptions and draw conclusions based on the facts and clues in the passage |
| Inference | meaning that is not directly stated but suggested through clues ("reading between the lines") |
| Fixation | a pause that eyes make while reading a line of text |
| Etymology | study of word origins |
| Detail | specifics that support the main idea; test questions that measure understanding of material directly stated |
| Cornell system | system of note-taking with two columns, one for key words and one for details |
| Annotating | method of highlighting main ideas, significant details, and key terms using a system of notations in the margins of the book or passage you're reading |
| Analogy | comparison that measures your word knowledge and ability to see relationships |