Reading Techniques

A technique to generate ideas is called questioning.

False

During prereading, it is not important to pay attention to visual aids.

False

During the second read through, you should start at the beginning of the chapter and read through from beginning to end again.

False

It is important to remember everything you read, the first time you read it.

False

Prereading is a set of activities which prepare the learner for taking a test.

False

Reading quickly comes naturally to most people.

False

Subject content is material learned during extra-curricular activities.

False

Taking notes during the survey step is very important.

False

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

False

The first read through for subject content is to memorize the details of the chapter.

False

Reading quickly is a skill that must be practiced.

T

A basic prereading technique is identifying what you do and do not know about a particular topic.

True

Concept maps should contain as much information about a subject as you can remember.

True

Critical reading is a process.

True

Critical thinking skills can be applied to reading.

True

Discussion is a technique to clarify possible questions you have about a topic.

True

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

True

Each type of reading requires a different rate of speed.

True

History and Science are considered major subject areas.

True

If you get discouraged while reading difficult material, do not stop reading.

True

Knowing the definitions of key vocabulary will make reading faster and easier.

True

Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.

True

Prereading is a strategy which prepares the learner for reading.

True

Reading aloud slows reading speed.

True

Subject content is material learned in a major subject.

True

Talking about a subject with classmates can be considered activating prior knowledge.

True

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

True

The look-away method should be used to understand material, rather than memorize it.

True

The second read through is to clarify confusing topics.

True

Using prereading strategies will help to increase your reading speed.

True

When reading difficult material, you should always begin with surveying the content.

True

When you first read material, always determine the difficulty level.

True

While reading difficult content, it is best to focus on a small section of material.

True

You must be willing to try to practice reading faster if you hope to increase your reading speed.

True

You will probably read a mystery novel much faster than a Science textbook.

True

Your personal feelings about a topic affect how you absorb information on that topic.

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.) Am I on track to understand this material?

What should you be reading for the first time you attack a chapter with difficult material? a.) Identify what is understood b.) Identify difficult vocabulary c.) Both of these d.) None of these

a.) Identify what is understood

Creating mind maps and advanced organizers is called a.) Mind-mapping b.) Graphic organizing c.) Collaborating d.) Questioning

a.) Mind-mapping

Prereading activities_________the reader for reading. a.) Prepare b.) Organize c.) Train d.) None of these

a.) Prepare

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

a.) Surveying

When attacking difficult material, read first for a.) What you do understand b.) What you plan to review before the test c.) Technical information d.) Definitions of vocabulary words

a.) What you do understand

Identifying what you will need to review takes place during_________ a.) Surveying b.) 1st read through c.) 2nd read through d.) None of these

b.) 1st read through

Alan often goes back to the beginning of a sentence or paragraph and starts reading the information over again. What might be happening to Alan? a.) Alan has a problem with his eyes b.) Alan has poor concentration habits c.) Both of these d.) There is nothing wrong with Alan's technique

b.) Alan has poor concentration habits

Shelly has to memorize a portion of Hamlet for her Language Arts class. How should she adjust her reading speed? a.) Increase her speed and repeat the section over and over b.) Decrease her speed for highly detailed retention of the information c.) Either of these d.) None of these

b.) Decrease her speed for highly detailed retention of the information

Reading for main ideas, and not details, a.) Decreases your reading speed b.) Increases your reading speed c.) Both of these d.) None of these

b.) Increases your reading speed

Brainstorming, discussion and evaluation of visual aids are________strategies. a.) Study b.) Prereading c.) Reading d.) None of these

b.) Prereading

Critical reading is a a.) Theory b.) Process c.) Summarization strategy d.) None of these

b.) Process

It is important to ___________of a difficult chapter. a.) Memorize b.) Read to the end c.) Summarize d.) None of these

b.) Read to the end

To activate prior knowledge means to a.) Review vocabulary terms b.) Remember what you know about a topic c.) Go over past tests on the subject d.) None of these

b.) Remember what you know about a topic

What should be done with statements or sections which are unclear? a.) Rewrite them in your own words b.) Review them at a later time c.) Recreate scenarios which highlight the material d.) None of these

b.) Review them at a later time

Why should you always finish reading difficult content? a.) Difficult content is usually covered on the test b.) The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself c.) Difficult content usually contains important vocabulary words d.) None of these

b.) The content may become more clear as the concept builds upon itself

What might happen if we take a break from reading after we've read difficult material? a.) We forget the information b.) The rest allows our brains to process the information c.) The rest keeps our brain from processing information d.) None of these

b.) The rest allows our brains to process the information

A question a critical reader might ask is a.) When was this text published? b.) Why did the author write this text? c.) How old is the author? d.) None of these

b.) Why did the author write this text?

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.) Ask the teacher for assistance

Alejandra has come across a section in her physics textbook detailing the affect of wing span on an airplane's cruising speed. How should she adjust her reading speed? a.) Increase her reading speed because she will probably need to review it again later b.) Increase her speed and focus on the visual aids c.) Decrease her speed to better understand the technical information d.) Decrease her speed and try to memorize the vocabulary as she reads it

c.) Decrease her speed to better understand the technical information

Ellery has been learning about cells in her biology course. She just finished reading a challenging chapter on cell division and is having a difficult time ordering the steps in the process. What should Ellery do to help her identify and organize the concepts she just learned? a.) Ellery should write the entire chapter in her own words. b.) Ellery should create a vocabulary list of important terms. c.) Ellery should create a concept map to illustrate the cell division process. d.) Ellery should reread the chapter several times until she has it memorized.

c.) Ellery should create a concept map to illustrate the cell division process.

The purpose of critical reading is to____________a text. a.) Preread b.) Questions c.) Evaluate d.) None of these

c.) Evaluate

During the look-away method, you should try to a.) Memorize technical information b.) Learn vocabulary definitions verbatim c.) Make associations and connections d.) None of these

c.) Make associations and connections

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.) Take a break and return to the chapter later

Terrence feels it takes him too long to get through a History chapter, though he is always sure to define vocabulary words, review the footnotes for each section and try to remember the author's personal stories about the events in the book. What might be Terrence's problem? a.) Terrence has a fear of reading quickly b.) Terrence suffers from unconscious rereading c.) Terrence poorly evaluates what is important d.) None of these

c.) Terrence poorly evaluates what is important

Regarding critical reading, what affects how you absorb information about a topic? a.) The time of day you read the text b.) How many pages the text contains c.) Your personal feelings about that topic d.) None of these

c.) Your personal feelings about that topic

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.) Activate prior knowledge

Harrison has read the section on elements within the water molecule three times. What could he do to help him learn the material? a.) Take a break and come back to it after a brain rest b.) Try reading the material out loud c.) Define vocabulary words he does not understand in this section d.) All of these

d.) All of these

It is a good idea to increase your reading speed while a.) Reading simple material b.) Reading unnecessary examples c.) Reading restatements d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Prereading activities include a.) Concept mapping b.) Discussion c.) Questioning d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Where might you find help if material becomes truly difficult? a.) A teacher b.) A tutor c.) A study group d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Which sections should you survey while reading difficult material? a.) Diagrams b.) Visual Aids c.) Main ideas d.) All of these

d.) All of these

Which do you need more of in order to increase your reading speed? a.) The desire to improve b.) The willingness to try new techniques c.) The motivation to practice d.) All three are needed equally

d.) All three are needed equally

Where can you find ideas for pre-questioning? a.) Textbook b.) Teacher c.) Study Group d.) Any of these

d.) Any of these

Creating a map of your current knowledge is called __________. a.) Critical reading b.) Collaborative learning c.) Pre-questioning d.) Concept-mapping

d.) Concept-mapping

A concept map can help in understanding difficult material by a.) Defining vocabulary words b.) Listing topics within the chapter c.) Alphabetizing content d.) Identifying relationships among topics

d.) Identifying relationships among topics

Which factor affects reading speed the most? a.) The desire to improve speed b.) The willing to try new techniques c.) The motivation to practice d.) These are all equal factors

d.) These are all equal factors