LESSON 2 EFFECTIVE READING STRATEGIES [Copy]

ANTONYMS

context clue that reveals the opposite meaning in relation to the unknown word.

CONTEXT CLUES

Are words, phrases and sentences that surround an unfamiliar word that can help you recognize the meaning of the unknown word because the text gives you information about it.

PREVIEWING

Means looking at the readily visible parts of the text, like titles and subtitles, and also visuals and graphs, pictures, and charts.

GETTING AN OVERVIEW OF THE TEXT

Previewing, Skimming and Scanning are part of what reading strategy?

EXAMPLES

context clue that uses specific details in a text that are used to clarify the meaning of the word.

SYNONYMS

context clue used when the text has words or phrases that are similar in meaning to the unknown word. Though their meanings are similar, they are not exactly the same because the word may have different associations with it.

SITUATION

context clue where the situation which a word is used can be also helpful in determining the meaning of that word.The meaning of the word may change depending on its context,or how and where it is used.

DEFINITIONS

context clues that follow an unfamiliar word.Terms like "is", "means","is defined as" and "refers to" are used

EXPLANATIONS

context clues used to describe an unknown term. When phrases like "because" or "that is" follow a word, these may be

DENOTATIONS

is the basic, precise, literal meaning of the word that can be found in a dictionary.

CONNOTATIONS

is the positive, negative or neutral feelings, attitudes, ideas, or associations with a word. These shades of meaning are affected by social overtones, emotional meanings, or cultural implications.

SCANNING

means looking for specific information and especially useful when doing research. It is a useful strategy to apply when searching for answers to questions.

SKIMMING

means looking for the main point of the reading and identifying the ideas that develop it. Physically moving your eyes rapidly along the page and tracing your finger along the lines of the text to speed up your reading.