Six Active Reading Strategies Quiz

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1. Which is the correct sentence that we told you to memorize to help you remember the 6 active reading strategies?

• A. Vanessa counted queens, princes, children and eels.

• B. Vanessa cried when Queen Priscilla entered school.

• C. Vanessa called Queen Priscilla cute and energetic.

• D. Vanessa called Queen Priscilla mean and evil.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is C. 'Vanessa called Queen Priscilla cute and energetic.' This sentence contains key words that help recall the 6 active reading strategies, making it memorable.

2. When you pay attention to the images in your mind as you read, you are creating _______________________. *Fill in the blank

• A. memories

• B. questions

• C. problems

• D. mental images

Answer explanation

When you pay attention to the images in your mind while reading, you are creating mental images. This process helps enhance understanding and retention of the material, making 'D. mental images' the correct choice.

3. When you stop reading occasionally to review what you have read to check your understanding, what reading strategy are you using?

• A. Visualize

• B. Predicting

• C. Connect

• D. Clarify

Answer explanation

The strategy of stopping to review what you've read to ensure understanding is known as 'Clarify.' This helps to clear up any confusion and reinforces comprehension of the material.

4. What strategy are you using when you search for reasons behind the events and characters' feelings and actions?

• A. Predict

• B. Question

• C. Connect

• D. Visualize

Answer explanation

The strategy of questioning involves seeking to understand the reasons behind events and characters' feelings and actions. This critical thinking approach helps to deepen comprehension, making 'Question' the correct choice.

5. When you try to figure out what will happen next based upon what you have already read, what strategy are you using?

• A. Evaluate

• B. Predict

• C. Connect

• D. Visualize

Answer explanation

The strategy of predicting involves using prior knowledge and context from the text to anticipate what will happen next. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Predict.

6. What are you doing when you use the reading strategy making a connection?

• A. Creating visuals in your mind.

• B. Thinking about similarities between what you've read and what you've experienced, heard or read about.

• C. Stop reading to review.

• D. Think about what will happen next.

Answer explanation

When using the reading strategy of making a connection, you are thinking about similarities between what you've read and your own experiences, which is captured in choice B.

7. What strategy are you using when you form your own opinions about what you have read?

• A. Visualize

• B. Question

• C. Evaluate

• D. Connect

Answer explanation

When you form your own opinions about what you have read, you are using the strategy of evaluating. This involves assessing the information, considering its validity, and forming a judgment based on your understanding.

8. When you compare events or situations in literature to your OWN experience, you are making what kind of connection?

• A. Text to self connection.

• B. Text to text connection.

• C. Text to world connection.

• D. Text to neighbor connection.

Answer explanation

When you relate events in literature to your own experiences, you are making a 'Text to self connection.' This type of connection helps you understand the text on a personal level.

9. When you compare events or situations in literature to things happening in the world, you are making what kind of connection?

• A.Text to self connection.

• B. Text to text connection.

• C. Text to neighbor connection.

• D. Text to world connection.

Answer explanation

When you compare events in literature to real-world situations, you are making a 'Text to world connection.' This type of connection helps to relate themes and messages in the text to broader societal issues.