LOTE Reading Comprehension Flashcards

Which reading mode involves analyzing a short, complex LOTE text in great detail?

Answer: Intensive reading

Intensive reading focuses on deep comprehension of a short text, often involving analysis of vocabulary, grammar, and meaning.

What is 'inferencing' in LOTE reading comprehension?

Answer: Drawing conclusions about meaning not explicitly stated in the text

Inferencing involves using context clues and background knowledge to understand implied meaning in a text.

What type of text structure presents events in the order they happened?

Answer: Chronological/sequential

Chronological or sequential structure organizes information in time order, from first to last, as in historical narratives.

In LOTE programs, what is the purpose of 'graphic organizers' during reading instruction?

Answer: To visually organize information from a text to aid comprehension

Graphic organizers such as Venn diagrams, story maps, and T-charts help students visually structure and remember information from texts.

What does 'interpretive reading' mean according to ACTFL LOTE standards?

Answer: One-way reading of authentic written texts to understand meaning

Interpretive reading involves comprehending and interpreting written texts created by others, without direct interaction with the author.

Which vocabulary strategy involves guessing the meaning of an unknown LOTE word from surrounding words and sentences?

Answer: Using context clues

Context clues are words and phrases surrounding an unknown word that help the reader infer its meaning without looking it up.