Reading for Content / Reading Techniques Review and Quiz Questions

True or False: Taking notes while surveying is very important to identify what you do and do not understand.

False

True or False: During the second read through, you should only be covering material that you did not understand the first time.

True

Brian has surveyed his chapter and is reading for subject content for the first time. What question should he ask himself? a.) Am I on track to understand this material? b.) How do I feel about this content? c.) What information should I be writing down and studying later? d.) All of these

A

During which step would you review any handouts or previous assignments? a.) Surveying b.) 1st read through c.) 2nd read through d.) Summarizing

A

If you are tired or just cannot seem to understand the material,... a.) Read the chapter again while studying for the test b.) Ask a friend for their notes on the chapter c.) Take a break and return to the chapter later d.) All of these

C

Which is always a good policy when subject content becomes frustrating? a.) Planning to cram right before a test b.) Put off the reading and try to get as much from the lectures as possible c.) Ask the teacher for assistance d.) None of these

C

After a break, always review your work to... a.) Define vocabulary words b.) Rewrite missing notes c.) Summarize important content d.) Activate prior knowledge

D

Where might you find help if material becomes truly difficult? a.) Teacher b.) Tutor c.) Study Groups d.) All of the these above

D

True of False: When reading for subject content, prereading activities are not important.

False

True or False: Reading for subject content follows the same steps as reading for entertainment.

False

True or False: The first read through for subject content is to memorize the details of the chapter.

False

Fill in the Blank: Surveying a chapter helps to________main ideas.

Identify

During which step should you attempt to understand how the content is organized?

Surveying

True or False: The first read through for subject content is to simply identify what you do and do not know.

True

True or False: The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.

True

True or False: Taking notes during the survey step is very important.

False

True or False: History and Science are considered major subject areas.

True

True or False: Subject content is material learned during extra-curricular activities.

False