Mastering the Art of Previewing Texts
Authored by Renee Clarke
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When previewing a text, why is it important to read the title first?
To understand the main topic of the text
To find out who the author is
To check how long the text is
To see how many pages the text has
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you be looking for when scanning a text for special terms or words?
The most common words
Words that are bolded, italicized, or in a different font
Every noun and verb
The longest words in the text
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can visuals in a text help you during the previewing process?
They provide entertainment
They offer a detailed explanation of the text
They give clues about the content and context of the text
They show the author's artistic skills
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to read the headings and subheadings in a text?
They are usually written in a larger font size
They organize the text into sections that outline the main points
They contain all the information you need to know, so you don't have to read the rest
They are there for decorative purposes
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of reviewing the questions at the end of a chapter before reading the text?
To test your knowledge after reading
To distract you from the main content
To focus your attention on key information and concepts while reading
To give you a break from reading
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When previewing a text, what is the first thing you should do?
Read the conclusion
Look at the visuals
Read the title
Start reading the first paragraph
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a reason to scan for special terms or words when previewing a text?
To understand the vocabulary level of the text
To memorize all the terms before reading
To identify important concepts and ideas
To get a sense of the text's complexity
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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