RNW Flashcards
cognitive process in which you view letters and words printed on text to derive meaning out of them
READING
ability to understand
COMPREHENSION
ability to remember
RETENTITON
quickly examining a text a text before actually reading it in detail
PREVIEWING
looking for main points of teh reading and identity the idea that develop it
SKIMMING
looking for specific information
SCANNING
seeing how it fits with what you already know
RECALLING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
words phrases and sentences that surround an unfamiliar words
CONTEXT CLUES
different words that have the same or similar meanings
SYNONYMS
words that have opposite meanings
ANTONYMS
used to iluustrate or explain a concept or idea clues such as or including
EXAMPLES
meaning of word or concept
DEFINITION
provides insight or clarification about how how or why something occurs
EXPLANATION
basic, precise literal meanings of the word
DENOTATION
positive negative or neutral feelings attitudes ideas or association with the words
CONNOTATIONS