Flocabulary Reading Strategies 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of using a 'KWL chart' as a reading strategy?

Accepted Answer

To track what you Know, Want to know, and Learned about a topic

Answer

A KWL chart activates prior knowledge, sets a reading purpose, and records new learning, making it a strong pre- and post-reading tool.

Question 2

An author writes: 'The gym was as loud as a thunderstorm.' This is an example of which literary device that helps readers visualize?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, helping readers picture a scene more vividly.

Question 3

Which is the BEST strategy when you encounter a word you don't recognize while reading?

Accepted Answer

Read the surrounding sentences for context clues before consulting a dictionary if needed

Answer

Using context clues first is efficient and often sufficient; a dictionary serves as a backup for persistent confusion.

Question 4

A nonfiction article uses bold headings every few paragraphs. What reading strategy should you use with these headings?

Accepted Answer

Turn each heading into a question to guide your reading of that section

Answer

Turning headings into questions gives you a reading purpose for each section and helps you identify key information.

Question 5

What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The reason the author wrote the text—to inform, persuade, or entertain

Answer

Identifying the author's purpose helps readers understand why information is presented in a certain way and how to interpret it.

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