Flocabulary Reading Strategies 5

Question 1

What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a sentence from a text?

Accepted Answer

Restate the sentence in your own words while keeping the original meaning

Answer

Paraphrasing shows true comprehension by restating an idea in different words without changing its meaning.

Question 2

A reader notices that a paragraph supports the claim made in the first sentence. That first sentence is most likely the:

Accepted Answer

Topic sentence

Answer

The topic sentence states the main point of a paragraph, and the remaining sentences provide supporting details.

Question 3

What is 'text structure,' and why does identifying it help comprehension?

Accepted Answer

The way an author organizes information (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast), which signals how ideas relate

Answer

Recognizing text structure helps readers anticipate how ideas are connected and use the right graphic organizer to track them.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a 'thick' (higher-order) question about a text?

Accepted Answer

'How might the story have ended differently if the main character had made another choice?'

Answer

Thick questions require analysis, inference, or evaluation and lead to deeper discussion, unlike thin questions with simple factual answers.

Question 5

A student reads an article about recycling and then thinks, 'This reminds me of what we discussed in science class.' This is an example of making a:

Accepted Answer

Text-to-world connection

Answer

A text-to-world connection links the reading to broader knowledge about the world, such as classroom learning or current events.

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