Deck 6: Actively Read

Question 1

When filling out a form to send to an online entity, it is important to first:

A)check the authenticity of the site you are sending the form through.
B)complete every section of the form.
C)reread and correct any errors before clicking 'send'.
D)print out the form and scan it.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When encountering a graphic in technical reading, one should not:

A)skim through it while reading the accompanying text.
B)make connections between the graphic and text.
C)summarize the information presented through the graphic.
D)identify the purpose of the graphic.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

When George is reading he tends to skip over any graphs or charts accompanying the text.He knows the information is important, but he has trouble focusing on information presented in this format.Which strategy will be the least helpful in overcoming this habit?

A)Preview the charts and graphs before he reads the chapter to increase interest.
B)Read the chapter and look back at the charts as a form of review.
C)Become an active reader by taking notes of connections contained in the graphics.
D)Summarize the information and share his interpretation with study group members.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Jonathan is a double major and has loads of reading to do this semester.He reads in large blocks of time and takes notes of the main ideas and key points.He will take a break every 40 minutes and reviews his notes within 24 hours.He finds that he retains some material with ease, but there are some topics he does not even remember reading about.What should Jonathan do to increase retention?

A)He should become more systematic in his reading by using a reading system.
B)He should read in shorter blocks of time.
C)He should make connections and link information.
D)He should find interest in the material.

Question 5

Gladys is visual learner and is taking a Poetry course.She is having a difficult time in comprehending and interpreting the poem she is reading in class.The strategy that will best help her will be to:

A)develop mental pictures and actively use her imagination.
B)pretend to talk to the author.
C)create a mind map connecting key words and concepts.
D)summarize the poem.

Question 6

Nadia speaks English as a second language.She has been learning English since she was a child and speaks it fluently.She is able to decode English words, but she still struggles in grasping concepts she is reading.Which ESL tip will help Nadia improve her comprehension skills?

A)Focus on understanding each paragraph and write a summary.
B)Vary reading genres to maximize language exposure and fluency.
C)Arrange a modeling and tutoring exchange.
D)Visualize speaking the language to help her decode the text.

Question 7

Mariam is using the SQ3R reading system to better understand and retain the information she is reading.As she reads, she stops to answer the questions she has.This step is known as:

A)surveying.
B)reciting.
C)questioning.
D)reviewing.

Question 8

Kristen is using the SQ3R reading system.Before she begins she surveys the material.This will help her to:

A)see how the chapter is organized.
B)summarize the information.
C)create an outline of the main ideas and key points.
D)integrate her learning style in the reading process.

Question 9

In the Five-Part reading system, it is important to preview the material and to write down what you already know about the topic, as this will:

A)increase brain receptivity.
B)link information with what you already know.
C)increase concentration.
D)use the entire text.

Question 10

Derek is a nontraditional student with two toddlers at home.He tends to do his reading at night while the kids are in bed but realizes this is not a peak time for him to comprehend or retain the information he is reading.Which strategy does not offer a quick solution?

A)Set short times aside for reading during the day and take breaks to be with the kids.
B)Encourage family reading time.
C)Make night reading more active and physical to stay engaged.
D)Build vocabulary skills to boost understanding and retention.

Question 11

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand the main ideas and details of the information read.Interpretation of the information requires:

A)concentration and attentiveness.
B)reviewing and retention.
C)summarization and developing your own ideas.
D)application of a reading system.

Question 12

Brett has a diagnosed learning disability, which affects his ability to comprehend and interpret information for retention.He must read in small segments of time and must review the material immediately asking and answering questions to ensure proper understanding.He relies on others in his study group to fill in gaps in his summary of the main ideas and supporting details, and benefits from their interpretations of the text to help him comprehend it.He then reviews the material in small sections, writing up a summary of each section for continual review.Which reading system or strategy is closest to the activities he is using?

A)the SQ3R reading system
B)integrating learning style
C)using the entire text.
D)the Five-Part reading system.

Question 13

When one finishes a reading assignment, it is best to:

A)write down the main ideas of what was just read.
B)summarize the information read aloud.
C)brainstorm everything one can recall in the next 4-5 minutes.
D)ask oneself the connections that can be made to other concepts.

Question 14

Mary completed an online application form for an internship.Before clicking 'send', she reviewed her answers and searched for errors.She noticed that she had completed a section that was meant for office use only.She quickly deleted her response, and clicked the 'send ' button.She felt like she did this too soon.When she printed out her application, she noticed she had filled in a field incorrectly.Mary's biggest mistake was her failure to:

A)check and recheck her work more than once.
B)fill in the information pertinent to her.
C)reading directions carefully.
D)scan the entire form before filling it out.

Question 15

In the SQ3R reading system, SQ3R means:

A)Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
B)Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite
C)Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review
D)Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Recite

Question 16

Brenda is taking an Anthropology course.Which set of reading strategies will be most helpful for her to comprehend and retain the content in this course?

A)Summarize theories and make connections in the text; preview factors such as sample size, how research was conducted and sponsors; highlight research arguments and biases.
B)Create mind maps for making connections in the content; search for author's position on observation, research, and assumptions; ask what predictions can be made.
C)Use an outline to organize content; create timelines; make connections.
D)Review graphs, tables, and visuals that illustrate complex ideas; use note cards; create concrete examples of abstract concepts.

Question 17

Brianna was assembling a piece of furniture.As she read each step, she performed each task.In the end, she had one extra screw.She is not sure if she had an extra to begin with, or if she is missing a screw.What did she fail to do?

A)She did not compare the manual description with the parts received.
B)She did not invest enough time in scanning her manual before getting started.
C)She failed to follow the step-by-step instructions.
D)She failed to use an active reading strategy.

Question 18

Nick is taking his first French course.For vocabulary development, he should:

A)carry note cards with parts of speech and verb conjugations.
B)pay attention to picture and graphs.
C)associate with articulate people.
D)do research on Spain to increase interest in learning and retaining new words.

Question 19

Eva's vocabulary is fairly wide, but she is always lost in her Philosophy course.What type of vocabulary-building book would help her the most?

A)A book designed for her specific learning style.
B)A book designed for a specific field of work if possible.
C)A book that incorporates professional vocabulary development.
D)A book that contains active reading and speaking opportunities.

Question 20

In the Five-Part reading system, the 5 P's are:

A)Prepare, Predict, Process, Picture, Paraphrase
B)Preview, Predict, Process, Paraphrase, Plan
C)Prepare, Preview, Predict, Process, Paraphrase
D)Preview, Predict, Process, Picture, Plan

Question 21

When one is 'using the entire text' as a reading strategy, it means they are reading the preface and scanning the whole book to get a sense of how it is organized.

Question 22

When students concentrate on becoming a more active and effective reader in school, their comprehension skills will increase.As these skills increase, they will have less anxiety and can begin reading more for pleasure.

Question 23

If you were to develop your own reading system, what are the main components you must include to increase comprehension and retention?

A)preview; active reading; determining main ideas, key points, and connections immediately after reading; summarization; study group interaction; review
B)preview; active reading; determining main ideas, key points, and connections immediately after reading; summarization; review
C)preview; active reading; determining main ideas, key points, and connections; summarization; teaching; reviewing
D)active reading; determining main ideas, key points, and connections; summarization; review

Question 24

Paul has never had the attention span to sit and read a book but has still managed to perform well in school.Now that he is in college, he is finding the textbooks are much more challenging than what he has encountered in the past.He struggles a lot with vocabulary and in interpreting some of the more challenging texts.He should try to take up more personal reading to improve his overall skill development.

Question 25

When many people see graphs or charts in the course of a reading assignment, they will usually analyze and interpret this type of information for increased comprehension.

Question 26

When faced with difficult vocabulary words in reading, one should look the word up instead of guessing at the meaning in context.

Question 27

Most dictionaries use restrictive labels that will indicate the origin of a word, how a word is used in certain fields of work, and whether it is used as slang.

Question 28

When highlighting for comprehension, you should highlight the main ideas, and you should not be highlighting more than 10% of the content on a single page.

Question 29

Carl speaks English as a Second Language.He wants to develop a stronger vocabulary to help him with comprehension both in academic life and in work life.Which set of strategies will be most useful in developing and retaining a proper vocabulary?

A)Carl should keep up with his reading, and complete practice exercises more than once.He should play CDs and tapes and during exam time he should visualize himself listening and reciting material or drawing diagrams.
B)Carl should create and study note cards with verb conjugations, and definitions, tenses, and pronunciations of unfamiliar words.He should also immerse himself in the language through various forms of media to increase his exposure to words in formal and informal settings.Form a study group to practice and for recitation.
C)Carl should have fun with the country and language he is studying by going out into the world to practice his listening, speaking, and reading skills.
D)Carl should arrange a model and tutor situation exchanging his assistance in learning his language while learning the language from a model/coach.

Question 30

To promote long-term retention with the material being learned, one should note questions they have in the margins of the book as they are reading, and then go back and answer these questions as they review.

Question 31

A textbook's preface will usually include any new research and development in the field of study.

Question 32

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of a product manual is primarily designed to address questions in the technical material when assembling or using a product.

Question 33

Pamela is a nontraditional part-time M.B.A.student.She works full time and has school age children at home.As she juggles work, school, and family time, she has embraced the 'study everywhere and anywhere' attitude.At home she will likely look for those hours of uninterrupted silence to complete reading assignments.

Question 34

Surveying in the SQ3R reading system is equivalent to previewing in the Five-Part reading system.

Question 35

People with Dyslexia have difficulty in decoding when they read.

Question 36

Helen is a nontraditional student who loves to read for fun.She has decided to go back to school to be a teacher and would like to become a reading specialist eventually.Because she is an avid pleasure reader already, Helen will likely not need to use many of the strategies addressed in the chapter.

Question 37

Jessica is having difficulty concentrating on what she is reading partly because she has little interest in the topic.To increase comprehension and retention, it would be wise for her to determine her purpose for reading and to set goals to pace herself.

Question 38

As a child Sebastian was diagnosed with ADHD.The reading specialist in his school taught him the Five-Part reading system.He learned to highlight main ideas, to summarize, and to review his notes for optimal understanding and retention.He also learned how to incorporate frequent breaks and set goals to increase motivation.He has decided to go to school to become a school psychologist.As he takes psychology courses, he faces a new challenge in interpreting research and data beyond recall.He works with a tutor in the Learning Center, but he cannot rely on his tutor to come up with critical thought and analysis, which must be his own.His usual strategies are not producing the intense focus he needs in this type of coursework.He knew college would be more challenging, but he is starting to lose confidence in his ability to overcome this new obstacle.Which strategy will help him overcome his anxiety?

A)Use the ABC Method of Self Management to dispel negative thinking.
B)Apply the Adult Learning Cycle to becoming a better reader.
C)Try the SQ3R Reading System.
D)Make arrangements with instructors to accommodate this new obstacle.

Question 39

One strategy a person should employ to increase retention is to develop one's vocabulary.

Question 40

Stacey has always struggled in school and in jobs that require heavy reading, in part because of weak eyesight.How might digital reading help her?

A)Digital reading would allow her to work at her own pace.
B)Digital reading would allow her to adjust the page for easier reading.
C)Digital reading would allow her to take notes on-screen.
D)Digital reading would allow her to use other applications such as web browsers while she reads.

Question 41

Preview the material you are going to read by jotting down what you already know about the topic and by asking questions.This process will increase mind receptivity, and encourage the links and connections that increase comprehension.

Question 42

Read the following paragraph character.Underline, write in the margins, and write a summary of the paragraph:
Character
Good character is an essential personal quality for true success in school, work, and life.A person of good character has a core set of principles that most of us accept as constant and relatively noncontroversial.These principles include fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, and citizenship.Recent surveys of business leaders indicate that dishonesty, lying, and lack of respect are top reasons for on-th-job difficulties.If an employer believes that an employee lacks integrity, all of that person's positive qualities-from skill and experience to productivity and intelligence-are meaningless.Employers usually list honesty or good character as an essential personal quality, followed by the ability to relate to and get along with others.A number of books have been written by successful top executives who claim that good character, honesty, and a strong value system are what make you an effective leader.All the corporate scandals seen in the news lately are testimonials that business leaders with poor values will eventually meet their demise.

Question 43

Sometimes we are required to read information we have no interest in learning which may impact our ability to retain or use this information accurately.Imagine you are in a situation where you must read uninteresting material in order to succeed in a class, on a project, or your job.Describe what type of content does not interest you, and discuss 3 reading strategies in the chapter you would use to retain and use this information successfully.

Question 44

Clara has always struggled in her vocabulary development, which has affected her ability to understand what she is reading.She has employed strategies such as using context clues, or the dictionary to comprehend text.She just started an internship and is aware that how she speaks will influence how people judge her.She is concerned about her vocabulary skills and would like to use strategies to improve her skills in conversation.What advice would you give Clara? Provide at least 4 vocabulary building strategies you learned from the chapter when formulating your recommendation.

Question 45

Laurie is a right-brain dominant thinker and visual learner.She enjoys reading literature, and texts concerning the arts and history.She loves the art of film and photography and has started a degree in this area to become a visual storyteller.Unfortunately, there are many technical manuals she must interpret to use the film and photography equipment properly and creatively.She has extreme difficulty in reading technical manuals, especially in the realm of color photography as this involves a scientific approach in understanding the chemistry involved in color processing.She is feeling overwhelmed and wonders if she has chosen the right path to reach her goal of becoming a storyteller.Based on what you have learned about reading strategies, specialized reading, and maintaining a positive attitude, offer Laurie at least 6 strategies that will promote success in her studies.

Question 46

Joan is in courses to get her real estate agent licensing.There are a lot of technical documents she must understand and explain to her potential clients, and although she is motivated to be an agent, this aspect of the job she knows she will dread.There is a lot of information she must know and process when showing a home, and she must know what potential risks and benefits she may see.She lacks the motivation to read and comprehend the technical information as she should and feels like she may never pass her exams.Given what you know about reading technical manuals and professionalism, offer Joan a strategic plan to master the technical manuals well enough to pass her exam.

Question 47

Compare and contrast the Five-Part and the SQ3R reading systems.Which reading system would you utilize to become more active in your reading? Explain why you would choose this system for your specific comprehension or retention challenges, and learning style.

Question 48

Martin has never had much of an attention span for reading.He has learned different reading strategies to overcome this problem, but as he goes to school and tries to juggle family, homework, and work life, he is finding it increasingly more difficult to focus.He has created a schedule with his wife to have certain nights a week open for him to get homework completed.Still, he feels guilty when he has not seen his children all day so he does not do his homework until they are in bed anyway.He is beginning to feel discouraged in school.Based on what you have learned about reading with children around and time management, what strategies can he use to be a peak performer in reading?

Question 49

Kathryn tends to skim graphics that contain detailed data, assuming it is merely supporting what she has already read.For the first time she is required to write out homework assignments with thoughtful analysis on information presented in tables and graphs.She recalls having to analyze data in high school, but she is a nontraditional student and chef therefore this type of analysis is foreign to her.It would be best for her to begin her first assignment by first reading the identifying the type of graphic she is reading, looking at its title, accompanying captions, column titles, labels, and data, and then determining the key points being shown and how these relate to the chapter.

Question 50

Jennifer has always been a 'B' or 'C' student in coursework involving verbal/linguistic intelligence.She has always managed to employ reading strategies to overcome her deficiency in this area.She is in her first year of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has been excited about the hands-on learning opportunities.Now that she is in her first courses, she is overwhelmed by the philosophy she must read in the arts.The vocabulary and concepts are extremely difficult for her to grasp.She has gone to the Learning Center on campus and has been assigned a reading tutor who has been assisting her with her reading difficulties.She has employed the different reading systems and strategies she has learned without much success.She is getting discouraged and thinks perhaps college may not be for her.At this point, Jennifer has exhausted her options, but she should still maintain a positive attitude.

Question 51

Sal and his study group are going to meet to discuss what they read in their assigned chapter reading and to compare notes.To prepare for this meeting, Sal organized the main ideas in an outline and practiced his summary several times.Since he has already done considerable work reviewing, it is likely that Sal will not need to attend study group in order to retain the information in long-term memory.