Reading Foundations

Which of the following statements is the best way to describe what "inner reader" means?

• A device that enhances your reading experience.

• A little voice inside your head that helps you understand the text while you read.

• The voice or perspective of the author in a story.

• A special pair of glasses that makes reading easier

• The skill of quickly scanning words and phrases on a page.

Which of the following accurately retells the story of "The Ugly Duckling"?

• A story about a duckling who looks different from his siblings and is teased by them

• A story about a swan who tries to befriend a group of ducks

• A story about a duck who grows up to be a beautiful swan

• A story about a group of animals who go on an adventure together

What does it mean to retell a story?

• To write a completely new story from scratch

• To describe the plot of a story

• To tell an existing story using your own words or a different perspective

• To read a story aloud to someone

Which of the following is an example of retelling a story?

• Writing a sequel to a movie

• Summarizing the main events of a story in your own words

• Writing a letter to the author of the story

• Listing the characters in the story and describing their character traits

• Identifying the theme of the story in your own words

Which of these is an important aspect to include when retelling a story?

• Your personal opinions about the story

• The main events in the story

• The number of pages in the book

• The author's writing style

Which of the following statements is the best way to describe "prior knowledge"?

• The ability to predict what will happen next in a story

• A list of questions to ask while reading a book

• The background information provided by the author

• Things you've learned before that help you make sense of what you're reading now

• The process of summarizing a text after reading it

Which of these is an example of using prior knowledge while reading a story about a young chef who opens a restaurant?

• Taking notes on the different types of cuisines mentioned in the story

• Recalling your own experiences of trying new foods or starting a new project and how it felt

• Analyzing the use of metaphor and symbolism in the story to understand deeper meanings

• Analyzing the significance of the restaurant's name and logo

When you learn new things, where does your prior knowledge come from?

• From the pictures in a book

• From the story's title

• From things you've learned or experienced before

• From the words you don't know in the story

Why is prior knowledge important for understanding what you read?

• It helps you read faster

• It makes the words in the story bigger

• It connects new information to what you already know

• It changes the way a story is written

How can prior knowledge help you when you read a new book?

• By making the book easier to carry

• By helping you make personal connections that help you understand the text better

• By improving your comprehension of unfamiliar vocabulary

• By making the book more colorful

• By changing the story's ending