Applied Concepts Flashcards
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A student reads a science article about volcanoes and then uses that information to explain why certain islands form in the ocean. Which reading skill is the student demonstrating?
Answer: Transferring knowledge to a new context
Applying information from a text to explain a new situation demonstrates knowledge transfer, a key applied reading skill.
When a reader notices that a paragraph begins with a claim and ends with supporting evidence, they are recognizing which text feature?
Answer: Claim-evidence structure
A claim followed by supporting evidence is the claim-evidence (or argument) structure commonly used in informational texts.
After reading a passage about recycling, a student creates a poster persuading classmates to recycle. Which comprehension level does this activity reflect?
Answer: Applied comprehension
Using information from a text to create something new or persuade others reflects applied comprehension.
A reader encounters the sentence: 'The ancient city lay dormant beneath the sand for centuries.' What is the most likely meaning of 'dormant' based on context?
Answer: Inactive but still existing
Context clues like 'beneath the sand for centuries' suggest the city was inactive or sleeping, not destroyed.
Which strategy would BEST help a student understand a complex informational text with many technical terms?
Answer: Using context clues and a glossary to define terms
Combining context clues with reference tools like a glossary is the most effective strategy for handling technical vocabulary.
A student reads two editorials with opposing views on school uniforms. What skill is most important for evaluating which argument is stronger?
Answer: Analyzing evidence and reasoning
Evaluating the quality of evidence and logical reasoning is essential for determining which argument is more convincing.
A reader finishes a story and realizes the moral is 'honesty is the best policy,' though this phrase never appeared in the text. Which skill did the reader use?
Answer: Inferring the theme
Determining a theme that is implied but not stated requires the reader to infer meaning from character actions and events.