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A helpful tool in reading comprehension is summarizing the info you have read in a passage.
What 2 things should a summary include? - ANSWER Main idea
supporting details (arguments from the passage)
Paraphrasing helps with reading comprehension. Describe this process - ANSWER One puts
what they have read into their words by rephrasing, including as many details as possible.
Identifying a logical conclusion tips? - ANSWER Make brief notes of all the points made by the
author
Consider if the author raises any pertinent questions from their reasoning
Be aware that conclusions must be supported directly by the text
What should you draw conclusions from in reading? What techniques should you use to draw
conclusions? - ANSWER information stated within the passage rather than mere implications
Read the counterargument and be alert for direct statements that are subsequently rejected or
weakened by author
Read entire passage
,How do you make correct inferences? - ANSWER Look for contextual cues. Some answers are
true but not correct. Choose best answer.
Locate the statement and read the context in which it was made .
Look for an answer choice that has a similar phrase to the statement in question
One important skill in reading comprehension is to identify which two things? What is the
difference between topic and main idea? - ANSWER topics and main ideas.
topic: subject of a text (what is the text about?)
main idea: most important point made by author
Ex: Topic = penguins, main idea = penguins are different than other birds in many ways
What are supporting details? In what type of texts are they commonly found? - ANSWER
provide evidence and backing for the main point.
They reinforce a larger (main) point.
Common in informative and persuasive texts
Can be factual or opinion
Topic and summary sentences: what do they do and in what type of text are they found? -
ANSWER Encapsulate main idea of text (beginning of each section). They are clear, to the point.
, textbooks and academic articles
Research shows it's like a primer, it allows you to absorb the text more easily.
Technical passages - ANSWER require reader to follow a set of directions.
Reader should scan the directions to determine if special prep is required. Ex: baking, you
should probably preheat oven first
Complete each step in order starting from first step.
What is a memo? - ANSWER Heading at the top: author, date, recipient
Body
typically written by and for members of same organization.
Contain a plan of action, request for info on a specific topic, response to such a request.
Many memos are considered official documents and are written in FORMAL style.
Can use numbers and bullet points so reader can identify key ideas
What should announcements include? What should be considered? - ANSWER all the
information the reader requires to act on the message.
Ex: lost pet: include description of animal and contact number