raw
is defined as a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct
and derive meaning.
reading
is a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill.
technique
are the styles, systems or practices in decoding symbols for better
comprehension for communication, sharing of information and ideas.
reading techniques
an operation that affects mental content; the process of thinking
and remembering; obtaining and storing of knowledge.
cognitive process
to find or understand the meaning of something; to recognize and interpret
something; the process of translating a printed word into a sound.
decoding
to take, receive or obtain something especially in a specified source
derive
the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive
and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to
communicate.
langauge acquisition
is a method of rapidly moving the eyes over text with the purpose of getting only the
main ideas and a general overview of the content.
skimming
rapidly covers a great deal of material in order to locate a specific fact or piece of
information
scanning
There are, most likely, as many ways to learn both of the above sub-skills as
there are people who have mastered them
phrase reading
are illustrated visual forms that
summarize information and ideas through words, symbols, pictures, and drawings.
non prose reading
is the practice of writing down or otherwise recording key points of information.
note taking
provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes
without laborious recopying
cornell method
is usually best except for some science classes such as physics
or math.
outlining method
is a method that uses comprehension/concentration skills and evolves in a note
taking form which relates each fact or idea to every other fact or idea
mapping method
If the lecture format is distinct (such as chronological), you may set up your paper by drawing
columns and labeling appropriate headings in a table.
charting method
An outline is basically a blueprint of some more elaborate written structure. Its function is to help the writer construct a more unified and a better organized idea of a composition or essay.
outlining
uses single words or phrases in the headings
topic outline
expands each part into full sentence
sentence outline
allows you to put your main ideas in complete sentence form and your subordinate ideas in topic form
mixed outline
lists the topic ideas of each paragraph in order
paragraph outline
is a piece of writing that focuses on one topic or idea
paragraph
A unified paragraph makes a clear reading
unity
movement of ideas refer to the relationships of the sentences in the paragraph
order
is the connection of the sentences and ideas in your text
cohesion
This element enables you to highlight the idea/s you wish to emphasize
emphasis
Every paragraph needs this to elaborate on the topic sentence
suppporting details
is the final sentence of a paragraph
concluding statement
These are groups of words with a subject and a verb
clause
These can stand alone because they express complete thoughts
independent
It is also known as subordinate clause. These can’t stand alone because they don’t
express complete thoughts
dependent
contains only one independent clause and it doesn't contain any subordinate clauses
simple sentence
made up of at least two independent clauses and no subordinate or
dependent clause.
compound sentence
has an independent clause and at least one (1) dependent
clause
complex sentence
words that glue together similar words, phrases, or clauses
coordinating conjunction
It is defined as a broad statement or an idea that applies to a group of people or things
generalization
makes a statement and ends with a period
declarative
gives a command; it usually ends with a period, but it may also end with
an exclamation point
imperative
asks a question; it always ends with a question mark
integrogative
indicates a strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark
exclamatory
is the most important sentence in the paragraph
topic sentence