How to Read Textbooks (8th)

What is necessary for new information to be learned effectively?

• It must be connected to something you already understand

• It must be repeated multiple times

• It must be written down

• It must be presented visually

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CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the first step in the 80/20 Power Strategy for reading textbooks?

• Find the purpose of the text by reading the visuals

• Summarize each paragraph

• Highlight important sentences

• Write down questions

What is the main advantage of visual networking according to the text?

• It is cheaper than text.

• It helps in memorizing facts.

• It processes visuals more efficiently than words.

• It is more colorful.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.7

What should you do to find the purpose of the text?

• Skip the summary questions.

• Read the summary questions.

• Ignore the visuals.

• Memorize the headings.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the purpose of turning headings into questions?

• To make the text longer.

• To confuse the reader.

• To engage the brain in high-gear learning.

• To skip unnecessary information.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2A

Why should you read to answer your 'heading questions'?

• To increase the length of study time.

• To naturally focus on finding an answer.

• To avoid reading the text.

• To memorize the entire text.

What is the key to all learning, including reading comprehension?

• Memorizing facts

• Making connections

• Reading quickly

• Highlighting text

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CCSS.RI.8.3

What is a common issue when reading fiction, according to the text?

• Lack of interesting characters

• Confusion with proper nouns

• Too many illustrations

• Predictable plotlines

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What should you be prepared to do when reading literature?

• Ignore unfamiliar words

• Predict what will happen next

• Focus only on dialogue

• Skip to the end

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the first step to take when you come across a word you don't know?

• Look it up

• Use context clues

• Take the word apart

• Skip the word

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4C