Reading and Writing Skills - Midterms

Reading

It is the cognitive process of decoding symbols, words, and texts

Pre-Reading Strategies

Getting an overview of the text

Previewing

is a pre-reading strategy that involves skimming the text to gather information from the readily visible text about its structure and main ideas before a detailed reading.

Skimming

is a reading technique that involves quickly moving through the text to get the main point of the content without focusing on details.

Scanning

is a reading technique used to locate specific information in a text quickly, often by looking for keywords or phrases.

Recalling

is the process of retrieving information from memory after it has been learned, often used to reinforce understanding and retention of material.

During Reading

is the stage of reading where the reader engages with the text actively.

Using of Context Clues

is a reading strategy that involves using surrounding words or phrases in a text to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words, enhancing comprehension.

Synonyms

are words that have similar meanings.

Antonyms

are words that have opposite meanings.

Explanation and Definitions

are detailed descriptions or interpretations of concepts, helping to clarify their meanings and uses.

Situations

are contexts or scenarios that require clarification or elaboration.

Connotation

refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

Denotation

The literal meaning of a word

Critical Reading

An active way of reading that involves analyzing and evaluating the text's content, structure, and purpose.

Keeping a journal

is the practice of regularly writing down thoughts, experiences, and reflections to enhance self-awareness and writing skills.

Annotating the text

is the process of adding notes, comments, or explanations to a text to enhance understanding and engagement with the material.

Summarizing the text

Getting the essential information of the text

Questioning the text

is a strategy that involves asking questions about the content.

Outlining the text

Involves reading the thesis statement

Explicit

Are the clearly stated information

Implicit

Are the suggested ideas regarding the text

Claims

Serves as the “central argument” of the text

Claims of Fact

A type of claim that is based on data

Claims of Value

A type of claim that involves philosophical topics and judgements about what is right and wrong

Claims of Policy

A type of claim that begins with “should”, “ought to” or “must”

Context

The heart or part of the argument that surrounds an unfamiliar word that can be used to further explain

Intertextuality

Modeling of a texts meaning by another text

Hypertext

A modern way of showing information

Assertion

A declarative sentence that claim something true about something else. A sentence that is either true or false.

Fact

It can be proven objectively by actual experiences, testimonies of witnesses, resourceful observations, or results of research

Convention

Way in which something is done

Opinion

Based on facts but are difficult to objectively verify

Preference

based on personal choice, therefore they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven

Counterclaims

This is formulated to rebut a previous claim. They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument

Evidence

These are the details given by the author to support his or her claim. This reveals and builds on the position of the writer and makes the reading interesting.