Reading Actively

Why is it important to know your purpose before reading a text?

• It helps determine how you interact with the text

• It makes reading more enjoyable

• It ensures you read faster

• It allows you to avoid difficult sections

What is the first thing you should do when previewing a text?

• Read the first paragraph

• Examine the title for clues about the author’s main point

• Look at the last sentence of each paragraph

• Highlight everything important

Why is checking the author’s credentials important?

• It helps you decide if the author is trustworthy

• It tells you how long the text will be

• It shows you how popular the author is

• It helps you find more books by the author

What is the purpose of annotating a text?

• To copy everything word for word

• To make the text look colorful

• To highlight or underline key points and take notes for better understanding

• To write down everything the author says

When encountering an unfamiliar word while reading, what should you do?

• Skip over it and keep reading

• Underline or circle it and write a synonym above it

• Guess its meaning without checking

• Ignore it unless it appears multiple times

What should you highlight when reading a text?

• Every sentence that looks interesting

• The entire paragraph for future reference

• The main point and evidence supporting it

• Only words that are difficult to understand

How can you respond to a text effectively?

• By summarizing every sentence exactly as written

• By explaining your reactions, agreements, and disagreements

• By rewriting the text in your own words completely

• By focusing only on parts that confirm your opinion

What should you do if a passage makes you feel surprised or confused?

• Ignore it and move on

• Reread it and write down why it affected you

• Assume the author made a mistake

• Skip to the next section

Why is it important to question an author's choices in language and imagery?

• To criticize the author’s writing style

• To understand how their choices shape meaning and perspective

• To determine if the text is too difficult to read

• To memorize the text for a quiz

What does synthesizing information mean?

• Memorizing every part of the text

• Summarizing each paragraph

• Making connections between different ideas, texts, or perspectives

• Reading a text multiple times until it makes sense