Flocabulary Reading Strategies 3

Question 1

What does 'context clue' mean in reading?

Accepted Answer

Words or phrases near an unfamiliar word that help reveal its meaning

Answer

Context clues are hints within the surrounding text that help a reader determine the meaning of an unknown word.

Question 2

A student underlines key details and writes notes in the margins while reading. This strategy is called:

Accepted Answer

Annotating

Answer

Annotating means actively marking the text and adding personal notes to deepen understanding and aid later review.

Question 3

What is the difference between a 'topic' and a 'main idea'?

Accepted Answer

The topic is one or two words; the main idea is a complete statement about the topic

Answer

The topic names what the passage is about, while the main idea expresses the key point the author makes about that topic.

Question 4

When you 'summarize' a text, you should include:

Accepted Answer

The most important ideas in your own words, leaving out minor details

Answer

A summary captures the essential ideas concisely in the reader's own words without personal opinions or trivial details.

Question 5

Which question type helps a reader EVALUATE an author's argument?

Accepted Answer

'Is the evidence the author provides convincing? Why or why not?'

Answer

Evaluative questions require readers to judge the quality or strength of an author's reasoning, not just recall facts.

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