Reading Comprehension Flashcards
Keep track of who thinks__
What
Most important “speaker”
Author
Is the author’s tone __
Explain-y Or Argue-y
Before jumping in to road mapping
Read first paragraph
Highlight __
Keywords
RC Method
- Strategically read (keywords, quick margin notes)
- Read Question Stem (Identify WHERE the correct answer will be, research clue, highlights etc.)
- Research Text
- Predict
- Evaluate choices
Consult the__
roadmap!
More interested in ___ detail used than ___
how detail used than what said
6 Types of Keywords
Emphasis/Opinion Contrast Logic Illustration Sequence/Chronology Continuation
“Big Picture”
Topic, Scope, Purpose, Main Idea
Topic
Overall subject of the passage
Scope
The particular aspect of the topic on which the author focuses
Purpose
The author’s reason for writing the passage (refute, outline, evaluate, critique, etc.). Why is the author writing this?
Main Idea
The author’s conclusion or overall takeaway
Amount of time to spend on roadmap
3-4 minutes
Summary of paragraph
Opinions, author’s purpose, passage structure
Emphasis/Opinion & Contrast Keywords __
Reveal the author’s POV and purpose in including a detail.
Especially
Emphasis/Opinion
Crucial
Emphasis/Opinion
Unfortunately
Emphasis/Opinion
Disappointing
Emphasis/Opinion
I suggest
Emphasis/Opinion
It Seems Likely
Emphasis/Opinion
But
Contrast Keyword
Yet
Contrast Keyword
Despite
Contrast Keyword
On the other hand
Contrast Keyword
___ the information, don’t ___ the Information
Describe the information, Don’t summarize the information
Thus
Logic Keyword
Therefore
Logic Keyword
Because
Logic Keyword
For Example
Illustration Keyword
This Shows
Illustration Keyword
Traditionally
Chronology/Sequence Keyword
In the past
Chronology/Sequence Keyword
Finally
Chronology/Sequence Keyword
Earlier
Chronology/Sequence Keyword
Since
Chronology/Sequence Keyword
Moreover
Continuation Keyword
In Addition
Continuation Keyword
Also
Continuation Keyword
And
Continuation Keyword
Further
Continuation Keyword
Be cognizant of who thinks__
What. Author, critic, other, etc.
In question set maybe skip to ___ first.
global or main point. That way it is fresh in your mind
What type of reading do you want to be doing in RC?
Active and strategic
Theory/Perspective
Passage focuses on a thinker’s theory or perspective on some part of the topic; typically (but not always), the author disagrees and critiques the opponent’s perspective or defends his own.
Event/Phenomenon
Passage focuses on an event, a breakthrough development or a problem that has arisen; when a solution to the problem is proposed, the author most often agrees with the solution (and that represents the main point)
Biography
The passage discusses something about a notable person; the aspect of the person’s life emphasized by the author reflects the scope of the passage
Theory/Perspective things to note as you read__
What is the authors response?
Does he agree or disagree? Why?
What arguments and evidence does the author or his opponent offer?
Note why the paragraph is included not ___
what said that’s important
Before read comparative reading passage
take inventory of what questions pertain to only A and only to B.
Global questions ask___
about the passage as a whole. What is the “main point” or “primary purpose”
Inference questions ask___
what follows from the passage or is suggested without being explicitly said
Author’s attitude questions, look for ___
Opinion keywords around the particular thing in question
Detail questions ask__
to identify something explicitly stated (or close to) in the passage.
Logic function questions ask __
how or why the excerpt called out is included in the passage. I.e. what it functions to do
In comparative reading - think about the __ of each author and what their ___ is.
tone, purpose.
Was it neutral, making an argument, recommendation, etc.
Margin notes should show (3)
- Where things are
- Who is talking
- Structure, what is the purpose of this paragraph
___ is the most important factor in deciding whether or not to do a question.
Ease of research
Prioritize the ___ over the ____
the questions over the passage
Don’t just take questions in order presented, take ___ of the test
control
Practice ____ skipping
proactive. This will net you enough time to do the questions you choose to do WELL.
Long paragraph, expect there to be a structural shift at some point like ___
but or however
Pay attention to keywords with “-ly” ending
These adverbs are important usually and show emphasis and opinion
First sentence of each paragraph helps to convey the ___ of each paragraph and subsequently the overall passage.
structure
