Grade 10 English Reviewer - Information and Reading Skills (Video Notes)

A vocabulary-focused set of flashcards covering key concepts from the video notes on information gathering, sources, textual aids, listening, reading, literary terms, and information evaluation.

Information gathering

The act of obtaining varied kinds of information for a specific purpose, using techniques chosen based on the information type and sources.

Primary source

Authentic materials not subjected to evaluation (e.g., speeches, video recordings, photographs, government records, eyewitness newspapers/magazines).

Secondary source

Interpretations or evaluations of primary sources, written by non-eyewitnesses.

Tertiary source

A collection of primary and secondary sources (e.g., bibliographies, dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, databases).

Listening

A common method in gathering information, along with reading, interviews, questioning, questionnaires, observation, and studying reports.

Reading

Act of interpreting written text as a method to gather information.

Interviews

A method of information gathering involving direct questions to obtain information.

Questioning

Asking questions to obtain information.

Questionnaires

A set of written questions used to gather information.

Observation

Watching and noting information to gather data.

Study of existing reports

Reviewing already published reports to extract information.

Informational listening

Listening to learn; focus on key ideas, paraphrase, and avoid premature judgment.

Textual aids

Non-textual elements that help comprehension, such as underlining, bolding, highlighting, and italics; they direct attention and supplement meaning.

Titles and Subtitles

Textual aids that provide initial ideas and activate prior knowledge.

Illustration

A visual representation used as a textual aid.

Tables

Rows and columns that organize facts and figures.

Bar Graph

A graph using bars to compare data.

Line Graph

A graph showing how data changes over time.

Pie Graph

A circular graph showing parts of a whole.

Pictograph

A chart using pictures to symbolize counts of items.

Physical Map

A map that labels natural features like mountains and bodies of water.

Political Map

A map showing political divisions such as cities, states, and provinces.

Indirect Characterization

Author reveals a character indirectly through actions, dialogue, thoughts, or other characters' observations.

Direct Characterization

Author explicitly tells what a character is like.

Setting

The time and location of a story.

Plot

The sequence of events or the story's action.

Fiction

Stories that come from the author’s imagination.

Nonfiction

Writings that are true or factual.

Drama

Writing meant to be acted on a stage (a play).

Poetry

Writing concerned with the beauty of language and expression.

Folklore

Stories handed down verbally through generations.

Film genre

Categories of films based on stylistic criteria (e.g., Comedy, Horror, Action, Sci-Fi, Romance, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy).

Dictionary

A reference book listing words and their meanings.

Encyclopedia

A comprehensive reference work with articles on a wide range of topics.

Magazines

Periodical publications containing articles on various subjects.

Newspaper

Printed or digital publication with news articles.

Scholarly Journal

Peer-reviewed academic publication detailing research in a field.

CRAAP test

A checklist to evaluate information: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose.

Currency

Timeliness of the information.

Relevance

How important the information is for your needs.

Authority

Source or expert behind the information.

Accuracy

Reliability and truthfulness of the information.

Purpose

Reason the information exists.

Appreciative listening

Listening for enjoyment.

Empathic listening

Listening to show mutual concern.

Comprehensive listening

Listening to understand and comprehend the message.

Analytical listening

Listening to analyze and evaluate all parts of the message.

Withhold judgment

Refrain from judging prematurely while listening.

Take notes

Jot down key points during listening.

Paraphrase

Restate information in your own words to enhance understanding.

Attend to non-verbal cues

Notice body language, tone, and facial expressions to aid understanding.

Analyze the speaker’s evidence

Evaluate the quality and relevance of the evidence presented.

Examine emotional appeals

Consider how emotion is used to persuade.

Persuasive Essay

An essay that presents reasons and evidence to persuade or convince readers.

Thesis statement

The main argument or claim of an essay.

Fluency

Speaking smoothly, at a natural pace, without excessive pauses.

Cohesion

The linking of ideas using correct transitional devices.

Coherence

Overall sense and logical flow of a text.

Tone

The author’s attitude toward the subject.

Correctness

Accuracy in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in spoken language.

Print source

Material that is printed and available in hard copy.

Web sources

Materials found on the Internet.