English Reading Strategies

  I learned the first passage was machine gun. The title was Solution to machine gun overheat and malfunction. The main idea was the machine gun overheat and malfunction can be addressed in a number of ways. And graphic organizer the topic Machine gun divided three solutions. -fire from an open bolt. -removable barrels. -sophisticated barrel cooling systems.     Then, the second passage was Amnesia. The title was How to prevent amnesia. Main idea was you can improve your memory through diet. And graphic organizer the topic Amnesia divided one solution. -diet almonds, walnuts, bananas, honey, apple, and black pepper. After that, the third passage was  Road accidents. The title was How to prevent Road Accidents Raising the minimum driving age. Main was we can prevent Road Accidents by Raising the minimum driving  age.     And graphic organizer the topic Road accidents divided one solution. -...

Problem and Solution is a pattern of organization where information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue (a problem) and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue (solution or attempted solution).  There are also a few signal words which may indicate that information in a passage is ordered in the problem and solution pattern of organization: propose, solution, answer, issue, problem, problematic, remedy, prevention, and fix. Source : http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/patterns-of-organization/problem-and-solution/   I read the text and found Problem/Solution Markers. And write either Problem or Solution in the relevant information.        I thought found Problem/Solution Markers are important because, it help to know which sentence was Problem or Solution to remark Problem/Solution Markers.  Finally, I thought some text was difficult so, I practice more re...

I reviewed the Definition and Classification continuous. I read text 2 about species of whales and highlight the discourse markers in the text.       I answered questions that which statement was true or false. Teacher gave new sheet about "Exemplification" The teacher explained some information of this lesson. I read the text about "College students' Pressures". I completed the diagram and highlighted the exemplification markers. "Exemplification" was meant uses examples to explain, convince, or illustrate a general idea. Commonly used abbreviations and transitions in exemplification text.  I read text 1 “College Students’ Pressures” and highlight the Exemplification Markers. Then, complete the diagram. I read text 2 “Fun things to do in Great Falls” and highlight the Exemplification Markers. Then, match the place with the activities. I read text 3 and highlight the Exemplification Markers. Then, answer the questions. And re...

I studied Definition and Classification. Identifying and understanding texts that contain definition and classification will help your academic reading. I studied about Definition Markers, Classification Markers, technical terms, and common word to help define them in the text. Definition Markers and  Classification Markers Next, I read sentence Skill Practice 1 and find Definition Markers, technical terms, and underline the definitions. I thought exercise was easy.      Then, I read paragraphs Skill Practice 2 and found Classification Markers and draw a diagram show the classification. I think the exercise was not easy. After that, I read the text “What is Anthropology?” and complete the diagram. The diagram was difficult.      Finally, I thought Definition Markers was easy but Classification Markers and written complete the diagram was difficult. So, I practiced  written complete the diagram and read text about Classifica...

"Cause and Effect". I read text “The Effects of Stress” and answer the questions. Identify cause and effect, cause/effect Markers, and complete the sentence. The main idea of topic “Too much stress results in can physical emotional and mental health problems”.   The Effects of Stress happen pressure or tension from work, study etc. Stress can physical emotional, and mental health problems.      Finally, I thouht detail information this text was easy. But Identify cause and effect, cause/effect Markers, and complete the sentence are difficult. So, I practiced more read books, article, and written practice. My attitude towards the lesson was difficult.

“Comparison and Contrast” I studied about “Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Katrina” and “Men and Women: Do They Speak the Same Language?” I read text and analyse similarities and differences. The difference between “Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Katrina”. Hurricane Andrew a category 5 hurricane its wind of 175 miles per hour. Storm surges nearly 17 feet. Estimated property damage was $25 billion and 26 people died. Hurricane Katrina a category 3 hurricane with wind of 120 miles per hour. A storm surges 12 feet. More than 1,800 people died and property damage was $81 billion. The similarities are caused suffering and devastation to the people. I thought this text was very easy. I read text “Men and Women: Do They Speak the Same Language” and answer the questions.     The different personalities of men and women are native culture because they are raised to see the world in different ways, different life experiences, and different cultures. Men use language to ...