Previewing Text (Active Reading Strategies 1)

What is the main purpose of previewing a text?

• To memorize the text

• To recall prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading

• To write a summary of the text

• To find grammatical errors

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a reason for readers to preview nonfiction?

• To find out what they know about the subject

• To understand how an author has organized information

• To determine characters, setting, and plot

• To find out what they want to learn

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What do readers preview in biographies?

• Characters, setting, and plot

• The time period, places, and events in the life of the person

• The author's writing style

• The book's cover design

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is one of the elements to look at when previewing a text?

• The book's price

• The title

• The number of pages

• The publication date

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is NOT part of the 4 "P"s strategy?

• Purpose

• Preview

• Prior Knowledge

• Proofread

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What should you determine to help motivate you to read?

• Your reading goals

• The author's background

• The book's genre

• The length of the text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the first step in the 4 "P"s strategy?

• Preview

• Purpose

• Prior Knowledge

• Predict

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What should you look at to understand the author's central idea and supporting points?

• The book's cover

• Visual clues

• The publication date

• The author's biography

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of visual clues to look at when previewing a text?

• The book's price

• The first and last paragraphs

• The author's name

• The number of chapters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What can help stimulate your interest and increase your comprehension?

• Reading the text quickly

• Using your own background knowledge and experiences

• Skipping difficult sections

• Reading aloud

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10