BLOQUE II Flashcards
What is the main goal of skimming as a reading strategy?
The main goal of skimming is to obtain the general idea of the text without focusing on every word.
What type of texts might be used for scanning as a reading strategy?
Texts like timetables and restaurant menus are used for scanning to locate specific information.
What are the two main types of reading processing?
The two main types are bottom-up processing and top-down processing.
What is the purpose of pre-reading activities?
Pre-reading activities aim to motivate students and connect the text’s topic to their prior knowledge or experiences.
What is the goal of extensive reading?
Extensive reading helps students read longer passages fluently for enjoyment without focusing on every unknown word or structure.
Give an example of a while-reading activity.
An example is recognizing key words in a text or searching for specific information like in announcements or graphs.
What can students do during after-reading activities?
They can answer comprehension questions, summarize the text, or discuss the topic.
How can teachers support vocabulary building during reading?
Teachers can encourage students to identify unfamiliar words, learn their meanings, and practice using them in context.
What is the focus of the process approach to writing instruction?
The process approach focuses on content and message, teaching strategies for prewriting, drafting, and revising, while emphasizing improvement through feedback.
What are the three writing strategies students should learn?
Students should learn grammatical competence (writing words correctly), sociolinguistic competence (writing appropriately for the context), and discourse competence (writing with coherence).
What is the purpose of copying activities in writing instruction?
Copying activities help students reinforce spelling, retain words, and become more conscious of their meaning.
What is an example of a controlled practice activity in writing?
An example is parallel writing, where students are given a model text and asked to write a similar one, such as dialogues or forms to fill in.
Why is free production still guided in Primary Education?
Free production is guided to help students organize their ideas and use appropriate vocabulary and structures
What is the purpose of generating ideas in the writing process?
Generating ideas helps students break through the barrier of not knowing what to write and allows them to start the process of creating content.
Why is peer evaluation important in writing lessons?
Peer evaluation helps learners become aware of an audience other than the teacher, which improves their writing with the audience in mind.
What is the purpose of using error codes in written feedback?
Error codes help make corrections clearer and less intimidating by marking errors in the text or margins systematically.
