Foundational Reading Skills & Comprehension Strategies Flashcards

A student visualizes a beach scene while reading a description. How does this strategy help comprehension?

Answer: It creates a mental image that aids understanding and memory

Visualizing creates mental images from text details, which deepens understanding and makes content more memorable.

Which word is spelled correctly using the 'drop the e before adding -ing' rule?

Answer: making

When adding '-ing' to a word ending in silent 'e,' drop the 'e' first: 'make' becomes 'making.'

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph, giving readers a preview of what the paragraph will be about.

Which pair of words are SYNONYMS?

Answer: begin and start

'Begin' and 'start' are synonyms because they have the same or nearly the same meaning.

The 'r-controlled vowel' in the word 'bird' makes which sound?

Answer: /ûr/ as in 'her'

In 'bird,' the vowel 'i' is controlled by the 'r,' producing the /ûr/ sound heard in words like 'her' and 'fur.'

A student summarizes a story by telling only the most important events. Which details should be LEFT OUT of a good summary?

Answer: Minor details that don't affect the plot

A summary focuses on key events and ideas; minor or supporting details that don't affect the main storyline should be omitted.

Which of the following is an example of a compound word?

Answer: sunlight

'Sunlight' is a compound word formed by joining two complete words: 'sun' + 'light.'