Reading Competence Flashcards
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Vocabulary
A
a set of words known and used by a person
2
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Thesaurus
A
a resource that identifies words with the same meaning
3
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Retention
A
the ability to preserve information in the mind
4
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Active Reading
A
reading with extreme concentration and focus to ensure you are fully present and aware of what you are reading; note taking and reading out loud are sometimes part of active reading
5
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SQ3R Reading System
A
study strategy used to increase comprehension while reading; stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review
6
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Decoding
A
the process used to break down words into recognizable units as part of a word
7
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Dyslexia
A
a learning disorder characterized by problems processing words; often causes difficulties when learning to read
