Reading for Content / Reading Techniques Review and Quiz Questions

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

False

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

False

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

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

True

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

True

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