CM 1 - TEXT AS CONNECTED DISCOURSE Flashcards
is such a critical life skill, and more so now than ever
before
Reading
The 4 Reading Strategies
- Skimming
- Scanning
- Context Clues
- Close Reading
It is quickly reading a text to get only its
main idea.
Skimming
It is searching for
specific phrases in the text to answer some questions. The keyword
is keyword.
Scanning
Method of finding clues that help you understand the meaning
of a word based on its context
Context Clues
5 forms of Context Clues
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Definition
- Explanation
- Word Parts (affixes)
It includes a repetition of an idea expressed in familiar words nearby.
A form of Context Clues
Synonyms
Words like “although”, “however”, and “but”
A form of Context Clues
Antonyms
use of “that is” or “i.e.”, commas, dashes, and parentheses.
A form of Context Clues
Definition
this may also be in the form of an example. Words like “including”, “such as”, and “for example”, point these out.
`Explanation
This is one of the reasons learning about prefixes and suffixes is so crucial in your grade school days.
A form of Context Clues
Word Parts (affixes)
It is a thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, meanings, etc.
Close Reading