Unit 1 Flashcards
the parts of the text are connected.
Cohesion
Breaking down information into parts
Analyzing
A type of reading designed to help readers learn basic functional reading, such as reading school forms and instructions.
Functional Reading
Recalling facts and concepts
Remembering
a skill wherein a reader looks over a material and focuses on the information he/she finds relevant. It allows readers to set the purpose and link the content of the material to their background knowledge. It is conducted during pre-reading stage.
Previewing
Producing something new and original
Creating
aims to locate specific information or main ideas in a very short period.
Rapid Reading
it is a technique that involves condensing a lengthy text into a shorter passage which is usually 15 to 30 percent of the source material while retaining its essence. The thesis statement and a citation of the original source are always necessary.
Summarizing
a category of texts based on external factors like the intended audience, purpose, or activity type
Genre
Before you read the excerpt, you have to draw on your background knowledge by looking at the title. It aims to motivate the readers to read and to activate their schema or background knowledge.
Pre-reading
involves understanding ideas and facts directly stated in the material. This skill includes note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
Literal Reading
you have to check your understanding of the text.
Post-reading
Using information in new situations
Applying
the text has meaning and the ideas are related to each other.
Coherence
is a written or spoken text that is organized and structured to convey a message or idea. It can be used to inform, persuade, or entertain an audience.
connected discourse
A more passive type of reading that primarily aims to provide enjoyment and entertainment
Pleasure Reading
a category of text based on internal linguistic characteristics like the structure and properties of a text.
Text type
the main idea is the most important in a paragraph or passage. It’s usually found in the first sentence, but it can also be found in the middle or end.
Locating the main idea
refers to the close and thorough evaluation of the claims in the text in terms of relevance, validity, and logic. This skill includes distinguishing facts from and detecting logical fallacies. As with inferential reading, critical reading happens in the while-reading stage.
Critical reading
is a reading technique that involves quickly finding the specific information in a text. It’s often used when you need to answer questions that require factual support
Scanning
the writer’s purpose and attitude are clear.
Intentionality
is a type of quick reading which aims to get main idea and overview of the material. It is usually done when reading newspapers, magazines, books, and letters.
Skimming
you may reread the text until you fully understand its meaning.
While-reading
refers to the process of deducing facts and ideas not directly expressed in the text. It is also known as “reading between the lines.” this skill includes making generalizations, inferences, and conclusions. This is applied during the while-reading stage
Inferential reading
A type of reading which aims to develop the readers’ reading skills
Developmental Reading
Explaining ideas or concepts
Understanding
involves restating ideas from the original test. Unlike a summary, the length of a paraphrased test is almost similar to the length of the original text because it focuses on the details and not on the main idea.
Paraphrasing
Justifying a stand or decision
Evaluating
the text contains new or expected information.
Informative
