Reading Strategies Week 3a.

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Reading Strategies Week 3a

Strategies for reading comprehension. Skimming. Identifying the main idea. Summarizing.

Skimming This involves quickly reading over the text looking for specific information. familiarize with the general topic and important ideas gives head start on understanding challenging words or ideas helps locate a particular detail quickly helps review material you need to know for a test or presentation

What to Skim the title table of contents length and difficulty of the selection any graphics or captions headings, bulleted points, or boldface terms repeated words first and last paragraphs Specific information

Skim the text and answer the questions Since the first cell phones were introduced in Japan in 1979 technology has changed dramatically. By 1994, people could text each other and by 1999, you could send e-mail by phone. In what year were cell phones introduced in Japan? In what year could people send e-mails by phone?

Activity Skim and answer the questions on the article about compulsive shopping.

The main idea. The Main idea refers to what a paragraph or an article is about. "Main" means what is important, or key, the heart of the matter. "Idea" means the thought, the thesis or the topic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W24RyhtX1qA

Identify the topic and the main idea The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.

The rain forest is home to many creatures The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.

Identify the topic and the main idea Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.  

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

Identify the topic and the main idea There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

There are many fun things to do at the beach There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Southern California is known for its tourist attractions and its theme parks. People come from all over the world to get a look at Hollywood, and such things as the "Walk of Fame" where many celebrities’ names are found on gold stars on Hollywood Boulevard. Tourists are also attracted to the area with hopes of catching sight of the movie stars who live in the hills surrounding Los Angeles. Many visitors come to shop in the glamorous shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Among the theme parks that attract visitors are Disneyland in Anaheim, Knott’s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain Amusement Park, and Raging Waters park. Folks who want to combine tourist attractions and theme parks can visit Universal Studios which offers both. 1. First identify the sentence where the main idea is located. in the first sentence in the last sentence in the middle of the paragraph in two sentences of the paragraph not stated in the paragraph directly (implied)

Activity In groups, find the topic and the main idea for each paragraph.

Summarizing Telling the main events or ideas in a piece of reading. If you are summarizing nonfiction, you need to know what the subject is. Next, identify the main idea (what the author is saying about the subject). What key points stand out to you? Look for these things when you read nonfiction: main idea or the viewpoint of the writer general subject supporting details definitions or explanations

Activity Summarize the article.

Homework Read pages 17-18 (about writing summaries) in your textbook. Summarize something you have read. This is due next class Wednesday September 21st and 22nd. Complete the take home test by next 2 hour class. Make vocabulary card for your next two hour class.