ATI​ ​TEAS​ ​READING (A GUARANTEED)

ATI​ ​TEAS​ ​READING (A GUARANTEED) ATI​ ​TEAS​ ​READING Key​ ​Ideas​ ​and​ ​Details​ ​(R.1) Summarizing a Complex Text (R.1.1) The passage contains the TOPIC (or subject) and the CONTROLLING IDEA (or supporting details) ● The topic is a noun or noun phrase that encapsulates the subject matter of the writing ○ Examples of topics include: arteries, acid, alleles, mammals, and recycling ● The author will include supporting details that show and support the point the author is trying to make Key Terms Controlling​ ​Idea​ ​-​ ​The main idea of the text Key​ ​Ideas​ - Ideas that support the controlling idea Rephrase/Paraphrase​ ​-​ Explain an idea IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Infer the Logical Conclusion (R.1.2) Making an INFERENCE involves using what you know to make a guess about what you don't know, or reading between the lines. ● Identifying key terms is critical ○ Key terms include those that provide sequence or chronology, descriptive words and phrases, and words that convey value judgments and opinions ○ Key terms can provide both explicit information and implicit information that allows readers to make inferences. ● Many readers assume that making an inference and drawing a conclusion are the same ○ An inference suggests an idea by details and evidence ○ A conclusion asks the reader to analyze and make a decision based on predictions, details, evidence, and results. Key Terms Conclusion​ ​- A deduction made by a reader about an unstated outcome from a passage. Explicit​ ​-​ ​The information is DIRECTLY STATED within the passage. Inferences​ ​-​ ​A conclusion reached by critical thinking. Implications​ ​=​ Things NOT DIRECTLY STATED, but readers can ASSUME based on what the author does say. Logic​ ​- The framework of reasoning used to understand ideasIdentify the topic, main idea, and supporting details (R.1.3) The reader must identify​ ​the topic and author’s main idea, and then identify the author’s key points that support the topic (supporting details). ● Explain how supporting details clarify or relate to the main idea Be aware of the placement of the topic sentence ● The topic sentence should appear near the beginning and include the main idea ○ A topic sentence must not be too specific or too general ● The topic answers the question, “Who or what is this passage about?” Supporting details develop - through explanation, elaboration, or clarification - the idea portrayed in the topic sentence. ● The supporting ideas should answer the questions, “who, what, where, when, why, and how?” Key Terms Topic​ - Subject of a text Main​ ​Idea​ ​=​ Main idea is most important point being made. Often needs a full sentence. Supporting​ ​Details​ ​=​ Provide EVIDENCES/EXAMPLES for the main idea. Follow a given set of directions (R.1.4) The reader must demonstrate the ability to follow directions by identifying important terms and recognizing the relationships among the tasks. Procedural​ ​signal​ ​words​ ​-​ Terms that signify order, relationship among steps. Follow a set of directions, like in a RECIPE to make a cake. first second next last then finally while before Directions are very specific, using language that tells how to accomplish the steps From left to right Carefully and with After it has set Choose all that apply While the … complete steps From top to bottomIdentify specific Information from printed Communication (R.1.5) Printed communication, such as memos, announcements, and advertisements fulfill this definition. ● It is beneficial to understand how to identify relevant information and recognize the text structures of printed communication Memo​ ​(Memorandum)​ ​-​ ​A common form of WRITTEN or PRINTED COMMUNICATION. It has heading at the top indicating RECIPIENTS, AUTHOR, DATE, AND RECIPIENT, and SUBJECT. Below this information will be the body of the memo; which includes and INTRODUCTION informing the readers of the specific context of the memo. Following with BODY PARAGRAPHS, informing the reader of important information. The CONCLUDING SECTION includes take-away information, and includes where to address any questions for concerns. *usually business oriented* Printed​ ​Public​ ​Announcements​ ​-​ ​A common form of PRINTED COMMUNICATION. Public (printed) announcements inform the public about organizations, upcoming events, and services ● The message must be short, the design simple and eye-pleasing, and the important information easily accessible. ● The content should include: ○ a link to information access ○ Information about the supporting organizations ○ Supporting details ■ The supporting details should be in images and short phrases, if possible. Classified​ ​Advertisement​ ​(ads)​ ​-​ Short, detailed text offering items and services ● A headline that engages the reader in seconds (can be a rhetorical question, bold statement or exclamation) ● An item or service offered to the audience (mentions the benefits of the item or service) ● A call to action (includes how to get the item or service) Key Terms Blog - A website that is usually informal and independently run Classified - A print advertisement selling or soliciting something Forum - An online message board Memorandum - A written informal note usually used for business purposes