Types of Reading

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential skill for reading success?

• Decoding

• Fluency

• Visualization

• Comprehension

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What is the main difference between skimming and scanning?

• Skimming is slower than scanning.

• Skimming is used for fiction, while scanning is used for non-fiction.

• Skimming involves reading every word, while scanning skips some words.

• Skimming is used for getting the general idea, while scanning is used for finding specific information.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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A student who is struggling with decoding would likely have difficulty with:

• Understanding complex vocabulary

• Reading aloud fluently

• Identifying the main idea of a text

• Spelling words correcty

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Which of the following is an example of intensive reading?

• Reading a novel for pleasure

• Looking up the definition of a word in a dictionary

• Reading a newspaper article to get the main points

• Skimming a textbook chapter to find a specific fact

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Why are there different reading techniques?

• Because different people have different learning styles

• Because different texts require different levels of attention

• Because some techniques are faster than others

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.10

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What is the role of background knowledge in reading comprehension?

a)

b

c)

d)

• It is not important for understanding text.

• It helps readers to make connections between the text and what they already know.

• It allows readers to read faster.

• It helps readers to skip over difficult passages.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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How can monitoring your reading comprehension help you become a better reader?

• By identifying when you are confused and stopping to reread.

• By asking yourself questions about the text as you read.

• By summarizing the main points in your head after each paragraph.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Why might a student need to use both skimming and scanning techniques while reading a research paper?

• To get a general overview of the topic before reading in detail

• To find specific information to support their thesis statement

• To compare and contrast different viewpoints on the topic

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.10

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What are some of the challenges associated with extensive reading?

a) Finding texts that are interesting and engaging

b) is

c)

d)

• Finding texts that are interesting and engaging

• Setting aside enough time to read on a regular basis

• Understanding complex vocabulary and grammar

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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How can reading comprehension skills benefit students in other areas of their academic life?

a)

c)

d)

• By helping them to better understand complex concepts in other subjects

• By improving their writing skills

• By strengthening their critical thinking skills

• All of the above

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