Active Reading

What does it mean to skim a text?

• Read every detail carefully

• Read only the ending

• Read quickly to get the main idea

• Highlight every word

The gist of a passage is the:

• Title of the text

• Name of the author

• Overall meaning or main idea

• Last sentence

When you scan a text, you are:

• Reading slowly for meaning

• Searching for specific information

• Writing a summary

• Highlighting key words

What does context mean in reading?

• The first paragraph of a text

• A list of difficult words

• The words or situation around something that help explain its meaning

• A story's final message

What is an overview?

• A detailed paragraph

• A short summary of the main idea or topic

• A fictional story

• The table of contents

What does it mean to imply something in a text?

• Say it directly

• Explain with facts

• Suggest something without saying it clearly

• Ask a question

What does a reader do when they infer something?

• Guess randomly

• Make a prediction with no reason

• Use clues in the text to understand something

• Copy the main idea

What is fiction?

• A true account of events

• A list of instructions

• A made-up story

• A newspaper article

What is non-fiction?

• A fairytale

• An imaginary storyand information

• A made-up conversation

• A text based on real facts

What is close reading?

• Reading quickly without focus

• Looking for pictures in the text

• Reading slowly and carefully to understand details

• Reading aloud in class