Effective Reading Strategies and Techniques

These flashcards cover key terms related to effective reading strategies, comprehension techniques, and thesis statement types, designed to aid in study and review.

Reading Process

A process that involves recognizing words, leading to the development of comprehension and negotiating the meaning between the text and its reader.

Reading Comprehension

The mental process that allows the reader to understand text, beginning before reading and continuing after.

Skimming

The process of speedy reading for general meaning, allowing readers to identify central points by skipping over details.

Scanning

Reading rapidly over a section of text to find specific words or phrases relevant to the task.

Detailed Reading

Involves reading carefully to extract useful information while employing note-taking techniques.

Making Inferences

The ability to understand implicit messages based on a reader's background knowledge to improve critical comprehension skills.

Drawing Conclusions

The process of using visual clues and information gathered to determine outcomes or meanings not explicitly stated.

Thesis Statement

A sentence that conveys the main idea of an article or essay, controlling its content and guiding interpretation.

Analytical Thesis Statement

A statement that breaks down an issue into its components, evaluates it, and presents this analysis to the audience.

Expository Thesis Statement

A statement that explains something to the audience, often outlining the main topics to be discussed.

Argumentative Thesis Statement

A statement that takes a position on an issue, asserting the writer's stance and providing supporting evidence.