Question 1

What are some of the tools you should gather to help you complete a reading assignment? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

B) Pens and pencils are essential for taking notes or highlighting important information. D) Access to a dictionary helps in understanding difficult words or concepts. E) Having a copy of the assignment ensures you know what to focus on while reading.

Question 2

What should you do to help comprehend what you're reading? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Looking up the definition of unfamiliar words helps in understanding the context better. Rephrasing key points in your own words can aid in comprehension and retention. Underlining or highlighting key points helps to visually prioritize important information and facilitates review.

Question 3

Which options below are referred to as mnemonics? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

B, C, D

Question 4

When you feel comfortable with what you've learned, it's time to evaluate whether you'll be able to recall the materials. Which of the following strategies can you use? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

One system for reading is the principles of P.O.W.E.R., which stands for

Accepted Answer

P.O.W.E.R. stands for Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, and Rethink, which are steps designed to improve reading and learning efficiency.

Question 6

In what part of the P.O.W.E.R. plan do you use advance organizers?

Accepted Answer

Advance organizers are used in the "prepare" phase of the P.O.W.E.R. plan to help students get ready for new information by connecting it to what they already know.

Question 7

In what part of the P.O.W.E.R. plan do you gather your pens, highlighters, assignments, and a dictionary?

Accepted Answer

Organize is the part of the P.O.W.E.R. plan where you gather your pens, highlighters, assignments, and a dictionary.

Question 8

Visualization is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Visualization, as a memory technique, involves creating vivid mental images to help recall information more easily. This method leverages the brain's natural ability to better remember visual information compared to non-visual information.

Question 9

How can you use visualization to help you understand and remember what you have read? Provide an example of a visualization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Read your chapter summaries and test questions first, then read the frontmatter.

Accepted Answer

Reading the frontmatter first provides an overview and context for the material, helping to understand the structure and purpose of the book, which can make the chapter summaries and test questions more meaningful and easier to grasp.

Quiz 5: Reading and Remembering