Understanding Vocabulary and Close Reading Techniques

What is the first strategy to tackle tricky words?

• Recall if you have heard the word before

• Check if the word is a domain-specific term

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Guess the meaning based on the sentence

What does 'domain-specific vocabulary' refer to?

• Words that have multiple meanings

• Slang words used by teenagers

• Technical terms specific to a field

• Words used in everyday conversation

What is the purpose of close reading annotations?

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To read a text quickly

• To understand, analyze, and gather evidence from a text

• To memorize the text

What should you do before reading a text for the first time?

• Summarize the text

• Preview the text and number the paragraphs

• Read the questions first

• Ignore the text and focus on the questions

What is the purpose of numbering paragraphs before reading?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To easily locate answers to questions

• To make the text look organized

Why is it important to read a text multiple times?

• To make the reading process longer

• To memorize the text

• To avoid answering questions

• To find evidence and understand the text deeply

Which of the following is NOT a part of the close reading process?

• Ignoring unknown words

• Looking for evidence

• Making connections

• Reading the text once

What should you do if you encounter a word you don't know during the first read?

• Ignore it and move on

• Guess its meaning

• Put a box around it and use strategies to understand it

• Skip the word

What should you do during the second read of a text?

• Ignore the questions

• Focus on understanding the main ideas and details

• Read quickly without paying attention

• Memorize the text

What is the final step in the close reading process?

• Summarizing the text

• Reading the text for the first time

• Finding evidence to support your answers

• Ignoring the text