Good Reading Strategies

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What is the role of background knowledge in reading comprehension?

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Background knowledge is necessary to understand and interpret the text, make connections, and enhance overall comprehension.

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Which strategy is NOT effective for improving reading comprehension?

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Taking a test on the text is not an effective strategy for improving reading comprehension.

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What is a common technique good readers use to monitor their comprehension?

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Good readers often visualize scenes and events in the text to monitor their understanding.

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What should a reader avoid doing when they realize they do not fully understand the text?

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A reader should avoid just keeping reading without addressing their lack of understanding.

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What is one strategy for monitoring comprehension while reading?

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Asking questions about the text can help monitor comprehension.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing while reading means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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How can summarizing help with reading comprehension?

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Summarizing helps reinforce understanding by allowing the reader to condense and articulate the main ideas of the text.

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What is the purpose of making predictions while reading?

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Making predictions engages the reader and encourages them to think ahead about the text, enhancing comprehension.

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Why is it important to ask questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps clarify understanding and keeps the reader engaged with the material.

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What is a strategy to use when encountering difficult vocabulary?

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Using context clues from the surrounding text can help decipher the meaning of difficult vocabulary.