English Reading Strategies

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...