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What is an anecdote?

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A short story that illustrates a concept or point and creates a connection between the author and reader

Anecdotes are often used in writing to engage the audience and provide relatable examples.

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Define connotation.

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The implied meaning of a word or idea created by the emotions or assumptions attached to it

Connotation can vary based on cultural context and individual experiences.

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What does it mean to delineate something?

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To describe precisely or set forth accurately in detail

Delineation is often used in various fields, such as art, literature, and science.

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What is the denotative meaning of a word?

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The very specific or literal meaning of the word

Denotative meanings are often found in dictionaries.

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What does implicit mean?

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Ideas that are suggested rather than stated

Implicit meanings often require interpretation and can vary among different audiences.

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What does ‘within the topic lies’ refer to?

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The main idea

This phrase emphasizes the central theme or focus of a discussion or text.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers fill in gaps in a text about events, actions, characters, or topics using details from the text and their own knowledge.

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How do inferences differ from conclusions?

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Inferences are logical assumptions based on text evidence and personal experience, while conclusions involve taking all information to the next logical step to create meaning.

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What types of evidence support inferences?

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Inferences are supported by two types of evidence: implicit and explicit.

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What does it mean to read between the lines?

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Reading between the lines refers to making inferences to understand deeper meanings or the author’s intent in a text.

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What is required to draw a conclusion?

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Drawing a conclusion requires synthesizing all given details, evidence, and assumptions to reveal meaning or the author’s purpose.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To aid comprehension and examine the validity of the author’s descriptions, reasoning, and factual evidence.

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What can you conclude about the author’s perspective on dog training?

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The author subscribes to the reward system to modify behavior.

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What do psychologists argue about rewards?

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Rewards are a powerful stimulant for altering behavior, both in animals and in humans.

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What is explicit evidence?

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Explicit information is directly stated in a text with little question as to its meaning.

Example: ‘The storm caused roads to close and stranded drivers on the freeway.’

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What is implicit evidence?

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Implicit information is not directly stated but suggested by the author, requiring the reader to infer meaning.

Example: ‘The house shuddered, the lights flickered, and darkness seemed to drop like a heavy blanket on the neighborhood.’

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How can identifying implicit and explicit text evidence help readers?

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It is an effective strategy to make inferences or draw conclusions about the meaning and purpose of a text.

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What are facts in the context of reading?

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Facts are explicit evidence that can be proven, including numbers, data, dates, and straightforward descriptions.

Example: ‘She passed by a maple tree and a bed of roses during her walk to the beach.’

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How can opinions be distinguished from facts?

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Opinions are subjective and can be harder to identify compared to facts, which are always considered explicit evidence.

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What is R.1.2 in ATI TEAS SmartPrep 2.0: Reading?

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R.1.2 refers to making inferences and drawing conclusions about a text’s purpose and meaning.

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What imagery is created by the author’s word choices in the excerpt?

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The author’s word choices create an image of a dreamy, tranquil, natural, beautiful place contrasted with a brooding, somber gloom.

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What does the contrast in word choice suggest?

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The contrast suggests a conflict between two settings and foreshadows that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen.

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What types of information do most texts contain?

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Most texts contain both explicit and implicit information.

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How can you become an active reader?

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By remembering that texts contain both explicit and implicit information, you can engage more effectively with any text you read.

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Provide an example of implicit information.

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At three o’clock precisely I was at Baker Street, but Holmes had not yet returned.

This sentence implies the speaker’s anticipation and concern about Holmes’s absence.

26
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What is R.1.2 in ATI TEAS SmartPrep 2.0?

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R.1.2 - Make inferences and draw conclusions about a text’s purpose and meaning.

27
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What details does the author provide in A Scandal in Bohemia?

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The author explicitly sets the scene with descriptive details, including the time, place, and a fire in the fireplace.

28
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What can readers infer about Holmes from the passage?

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Readers can infer that Holmes is an investigator or detective and quite astute at what he does.

29
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What implication is made about Holmes’s recent success?

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The narrator implies that Holmes has not been successful in this latest instance, which is a rare event.

30
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How do readers draw logical conclusions?

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Readers draw logical conclusions by applying critical thinking skills and reviewing both explicit and implicit information provided by the author.

31
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What is the benefit of drawing conclusions while reading?

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Drawing conclusions helps a reader better understand what they are reading by extending the information to the next logical step.

32
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What defines a logical conclusion in reading?

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A logical conclusion is consistent with what the author presents in the text, both explicitly and implicitly.

33
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What is a procedural text?

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A procedural text provides written directions for completing a task, such as a recipe or assembly instructions.

34
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Can you give examples of procedural texts?

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Examples include recipes for baking, driving directions, assembly instructions for furniture, and surgical procedures.

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What will you learn in the first section of the lesson?

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You will learn how to identify important terms and delineate the tasks presented.

36
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What is covered in the second section of the lesson?

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You will learn how to determine if there is missing or contradictory information and how to address it.

37
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What is the focus of the last section of the lesson?

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You will determine the conclusion of a written set of directions.

38
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What are signal words?

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Signal words are the words that tell you in what sequence or order to perform the steps in a set of written directions.

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How can you track the order of events in written directions?

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Underline or highlight signal words as you read the directions to help track the order of events.

40
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What is the purpose of identifying signal words?

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Identifying signal words helps ensure you complete the task accurately, safely, and efficiently.

41
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Give examples of signal words.

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Examples of signal words include ‘first,’ ‘second,’ ‘next,’ ‘last,’ ‘then,’ ‘finally,’ ‘while,’ ‘before,’ ‘now,’ ‘when,’ and ‘after.’

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What do signal words indicate in written directions?

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Signal words indicate relationships between and among steps.

43
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What does the signal word ‘next’ signify?

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‘Next’ indicates a step performed after a previous step.

44
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What does the signal word ‘while’ describe?

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‘While’ describes steps that are performed together.

45
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What text features can longer sets of directions include?

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Longer sets of directions can include headings, bulleted or numbered lists, and materials lists.

46
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How do text features help in understanding directions?

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Text features provide visual cues to link different sections.

47
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How is priority determined when following directions?

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Priority is usually determined by the order in which the steps are listed.

48
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What do signal words like ‘important’ and ‘optional’ indicate?

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‘Important’ indicates high-priority steps, while ‘optional’ indicates low-priority steps.

49
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What should you pay attention to in a passage of directions?

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Pay attention to the priority of steps.

50
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What is an example of a high-priority step in directions?

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An example is ‘Important: If the person is suffering from a spinal column injury, do not move them.’

51
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What does the first line of directions indicate?

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It provides a priority step, signaling that subsequent steps should not be followed in case of a spinal cord injury.

52
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Why is it important to read all directions?

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It is vital to read all directions, both written steps and diagrams, as some steps may not be represented visually.

53
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What should you do if directions are incomplete, missing, or contradictory?

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You must recognize the issues before taking action and should not begin the procedure. Instead, seek a different source for instructions or ask the author for clarification.

54
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What is the first step to identify issues in directions?

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Start by reading the full set of directions carefully before following any of them.

55
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What should you note when examining directions?

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Note any steps that include opposite or contradictory information and any steps that reference items not mentioned or steps not described.

56
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What is an example of a recipe mentioned?

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Brioche Recipe

Ingredients include 1 tbsp active dry yeast.

57
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What is missing from the ingredients list in the recipe?

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Cool water is missing from the ingredients list (referenced in Step 7).

58
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What is missing between Steps 5 and 6 in the recipe?

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A step is missing between Steps 5 and 6; Step 5 instructs you to let the dough rise, but Step 6 references chilled dough.

59
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What contradiction exists between Steps 6 and 7?

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Step 6 instructs you to place the loaves in bread pans, while Step 7 includes greasing the pans, which cannot happen while the loaves are in them.

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What should you do if you encounter incomplete or contradictory steps in a procedure?

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You need to edit the information and prepare a revision of the directions.

61
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How can you determine the conclusion of written directions?

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The conclusion is often given as the title or can be inferred by the steps when there is no title.

62
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What is an example of steps without a title?

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First, measure around the chest. Next, measure the distance from…

This example illustrates how to infer the conclusion from the steps provided.

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