Reading - October, 7

In ______________, the reader formulates hypotheses about the content of the text based on elements such as the title, subtitle, figures, tables, formatting, font and textual genre.

• summarizing

• predicting

• detailed reading

• contextualizing

When using this strategy, the reader looks through the text to grasp the main idea.

It is always important for the reader to be able to put the text into context. We're talking about:

• contextualizing

• scanning

• predicting

• skimming

This strategy is ideal when the reader is looking for specific information, such as the date of a historical event or the time the bus will leave.

The reader needs to grasp as much information as possible. This technique is used to extract precise information from the whole text. In this task, you read the text word by word and must understand the meaning of the sentences.

• Reading for gist

• Reading for details

• Extensive reading

Similar in form and content, ___________ have, etymologically, a common origin.

• keywords

• cognates

__________ are classified according to the common characteristics that texts have in terms of language and content. Examples include a newspaper review, a cake recipe, a restaurant menu, a ticket or a supermarket list.

• Reviews

• Summaries

• Reading strategies

• Textual genres

1. 1. Read the whole text carefully.

2. 2. Underline cognate words.

3. 3. Read the text again and look for the keywords.

4. 4. Check new vocabulary.

5. 5. Now that you know most of the vocabulary in the text, read it again.

We may follow these steps when...

• reading for specific information

• reading for details

• reading for gist

We do it after reading a text. ________________ in your own words not only makes it easier to understand the text, but also helps you develop objectivity and synthesis skills.

• visualizing

• predicting

• contextualizing

• summarizing

Three strategies can be used to predict the subject of the text and activate prior knowledge: contextualization, visualization and ________________.

• asking questions

• summarizing

• checking comprehension