Reading Skills

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What information should you gather when you preview a text?

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A general idea of what the text is about.

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Place the following events in sequence: A) Take Notes; B) Preview; C) Discuss with a friend

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B, A, C

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When is the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

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When you come across something you don't understand

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What's the most likely effect of watching TV while you're reading? Options: You will be able to concentrate more easily, You will gain a better grasp of the material, You will overlook important details in what you're reading, You will get a better grade on your next book report.

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You will overlook important details in what you're reading.

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Why would you use a dictionary when you're reading a novel for your English class?

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To look up the definition of a word in the novel.

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What is the main purpose of note-taking?

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It allows you to recognize and review key ideas.

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In the phrase, "It's usually a good idea to read a text comprehensively," what's the best synonym for "comprehensively?"

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Thoroughly

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What's the main purpose of talking with someone else about what you've read?

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Allowing yourself to come up with new ideas

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If you can't talk to someone about what you just read, what's another way to produce a conversation's desired effect?

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Write a paper about your opinion of the text

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Skimming a text is most similar to: Eating a large dinner, Having a light snack, Cooking a large dinner, Looking up a recipe

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Having a light snack