What Good Readers Do

Read the paragraph below. Pay attention to the word scale and how the word is used in the sentence.

Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays. We like to do our celebration on a large scale for the the whole family. Everyone is there; my grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles. My dad barbeques hamburgers and hot dogs while the rest of us swim in the pool. There is enough food to last us for the day!

Now read the dictionary entry below.

scale \skal\ n.

1. a series of musical tones going up or down in pitch. 2.the size, degree, or level of something. 3. a device used for weighing 4. a set of numbered marks made at evenly spaced points on a ruler or thermometer.

Which definition matches the way the word scale is used in the paragraph above.

• the size, degree, or level of something
• a series of musical tones going up and down in pitch

• a device used for weighing

• a set of numbered marks made at evenly spaced points on a ruler

Which of the following active listening strategies would be MOST effective to help clarify a misunderstanding?

• Making connections

• Summarizing 

• Taking Notes

• Asking questions

Read the following dictionary entry.

book \book\ noun 1. a written or printed work with pages. 2. a bound set of blank sheets for record-keeping verb 3. to make a reservation or buy tickets in advance. 4. to make an official record of a name (suspect or offender)

Now, read the following sentence:

My mother plans to book our flight to Mexico next week.

Which definition best matches the way the word book is used in this sentence?

Which definition best matches the way the word book is used in this sentence?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Before reading, it can be helpful to utilize a variety of pre-reading strategies to help you ---

• review the table of contents and chapter details

• Locate the conflict and resolution of the text

• determine your purpose for reading and predict what the text will be about.

• find the main idea and supporting details in the text.

Which of the following question is the best example of a question that would help the reader gain information and deepen understanding about a text AFTER reading?

• What year was the text published?

• What details helped me understand the message of the text?

• Who is the author?

• What genre is the text?

Generating mental images while reading helps the reader to ---

• analyze personal connections to a text

• visualize certain aspects of the text to increase comprehension

• determine the point of view from which the story is told

• determine information about the author's background

When determining the meaning of a new or unfamiliar word, what is an effective strategy to use?

• remove the word from the sentence

• consider the surrounding information and ideas

• scan the text to see if the word is in other sentences

• take good notes on how to define words

Which of the following strategies can help a reader use context clues to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• determining details in the sentence and in the paragraph

• using background knowledge and personal experiences associated with the word. 

• using a dictionary or thesaurus to look up the word

• identify the year the text was published

Read this sentence from the poster: Winners in each category will receive a $20 prize and have their picture in the Carver City Daily News. What is the meaning of the word category as it is used in this ad?

• ranking in a group

• location of an event

• class or group

• options or variety

A summary includes --

• a clear restatement of the most important points in the text

• A prediction about the text based on graphic features

• a critique of the author's craft choice

• an explanation of the author's background