Reading Strategies Flashcard

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What is questioning in reading strategies?

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Questioning is when a reader asks themselves questions about the text to understand it better.

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What does it mean to make predictions?

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To make predictions means to think about what may happen next based on prior knowledge.

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What is visualizing in reading?

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Visualizing is making pictures in your mind as you read to help you 'see' what you are reading.

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What is a prediction?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen next in a story.

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Why is it important to write thinking notes?

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Writing thinking notes helps you actively read and think about the text.

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What is inferring in reading?

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Inferring is using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What does connecting mean in reading strategies?

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Connecting means relating the text to your own experiences or other texts.

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What is the purpose of making inferences?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and themes in the text.

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How can questioning improve comprehension?

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Questioning encourages readers to think critically and engage with the text, leading to better understanding.

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What is the role of prior knowledge in making predictions?

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Prior knowledge helps readers make educated guesses about what might happen next in a story.