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Making Reading Relevant : The Art of Connecting

by: Quick, Teri; Zimmer, Melissa; Hocevar, Diane

Making Reading Relevant : The Art of Connecting

by: Quick, Teri; Zimmer, Melissa; Hocevar, Diane

ISBN 13:
9780131944060
ISBN 10:
0131944061
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

This brief, reading primer will cover the major reading skills necessary for success. It provides the student and instructor with the opportunity to practice these skills using primary documents, such as, newspapers, magazines, novels, textbook chapters, and the internet.

Preface

Acknowledgments

viii

1 Vocabulary Strategies

(24)

Vocabulary Strategies Overview

(1)

A. Context Clues

(7)

1. Definition

(1)

2. Example

(1)

3. Contrast

(1)

4. Inference

(3)

B. Word Analysis

(11)

1. Syllabication

(1)

2. Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes

(2)

3. Latin and Greek

(7)

C. Denotation and Connotation

(3)

Quick Connections

(1)

2 Basic Comprehension Strategies

(18)

Comprehension Strategies Overview

(1)

A. Identifying Topics

(3)

B. Identifying Main Ideas

(5)

C. Identifying Details

(3)

D. Improving Comprehension

(3)

Quick Connections

(2)

3 Textbook Strategies

(20)

Textbook Strategies Overview

(1)

A. Identifying and Using Textbook Organizational Aids

(3)

B. Textbook Reading Methods

(8)

1. SQ3R

(3)

2. 3C

(2)

3. Triple Highlighting

(2)

C. Skimming and Scanning

(5)

Quick Connections

(2)

4 Critical Reading Strategies

(26)

Part A: Critical Reading Strategies Overview

(10)

A. Predicting, Making Inferences, and Drawing Conclusions

(10)

1. Predicting

(4)

2. Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions

(6)

Part B: Critical Reading Strategies Overview

(12)

B. Analyzing and Synthesizing

(12)

1. Identifying Writer's Purpose

(1)

2. Fact and Opinion

(2)

3. Judging Validity

(4)

4. Identifying Author Attitudes, Bias, Tone, and Assumptions

(5)

Quick Connections

(2)

5 Figurative Language Strategies

(18)

Figurative Language Strategies Overview

(1)

A. Metaphor and Simile

(7)

B. Personification

(2)

C. Hyperbole

100

(4)

Quick Connections

104

(3)

6 Patterns of Organization Strategies

107

(30)

Patterns of Organization Strategies Overview

110

(3)

A. Narration

113

(2)

B. Description

115

(2)

C. Process Analysis

117

(3)

D. Classification

120

(5)

E. Comparison/Contrast

125

(2)

F. Cause and Effect

127

(3)

G. Definition

130

(4)

Quick Connections

134

(3)

7 Graphic Organizer Strategies

137

(16)

Graphic Organizer Strategies Overview

140

(2)

A. KWL

142

(3)

B. Concept Web (or the Five Ws)

145

(1)

C. Cause and Effect Chain

146

(6)

Quick Connections

152

(1)

8 Computer Reading and Writing Strategies

153

(24)

Computer Reading and Writing Strategies Overview

155

(1)

A. How to Search the Internet

155

(5)

B. Evaluating Websites

160

(7)

C. Word Processing Basics — A Reference Guide

167

(6)

Quick Connections

173

(4)

Index

177

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