CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. Becoming an Effective Reader PowerPoint by Mary Dubbé Thomas Nelson Community College PART ONE Outlines and Concept Maps 6 6

CHAPTER SIX In this chapter, you will learn to: Define the terms outline and concept map. Create an outline. Create a concept map. Evaluate the importance of outlines and concept maps. Apply outlines and concept maps for passages to improve comprehension Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2 Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.3 The Purpose of Outlines Define the terms outline and concept maps. 1 1 An outline shows the relationships among the main idea, major supporting details, and minor supporting details. Two types of outlines: (1) Formal—follows specific rules (2) Informal—varies according to individual style

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.4 Define the terms outline and concept maps. 1 1 Outlines Formal Outlines Informal Outlines Main Ideas indicated by Roman numerals (I, II, III) Major details indicated by capital letters (A,B, C) Minor details indicated by Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3) Records only main ideas and major details

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.5 Heading I. Main Idea A. First major detail 1. First minor detail 2. Second minor detail B. Second major detail II. Main Idea A. First major detail B. Second major detail Formal Outline Roman numerals are used to indicate main ideas, capital letters to indicate major details, and Arabic numbers to indicate minor details. Roman numerals are used to indicate main ideas, capital letters to indicate major details, and Arabic numbers to indicate minor details. Create an outline. Create an outline. 2 2

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.6 Main Idea: Turn main idea into a question to locate details and look for signal words. 1. First major detail a. First minor detail b. Second minor detail 2. Second major detail a. First minor detail b. Second minor detail 2 2 Create an outline. Informal Outline Informal outlines are often used for studying. Format may vary according to each student’s note-taking style. Capital letters and numbers may or may not be used.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7 Main Idea Signals Supporting Detail Signals Create an outline. Create an outline. 2 2 a few causes a few effects a few factors a few reasons a few steps a number of a series of several advantages several kinds of several steps additionally also another finally first, second, third... for example furthermore in addition last moreover

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.8 The Role of Concept Maps Define the terms outline and concept maps. 1 1 MAIN IDEA A concept map is a diagram that shows the flow of ideas from the main idea to the supporting details. Supporting Detail Supporting Detail

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.9 Define the terms outline and concept maps. 1 1 Main Idea Major Detail Minor Detail Major Detail Minor Detail Concept Maps Show the Flow of Ideas

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.10 Let’s Review! Assess your comprehension

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. An effective reader may show the relationships among the main idea and major and minor details by ______. A. annotating the text B. circling signal words C. writing a summary D. creating an outline

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. An effective reader may show the relationships among the main idea and major and minor details by ______. A. annotating the text B. circling signal words C. writing a summary D. creating an outline Define the terms outline and concept map. Define the terms outline and concept map. 1 1

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.All of the following statements about outlines are true EXCEPT: A. Outlines never vary in form and always use Roman numerals and capital letters. B. An outline shows how ideas move from general to specific. C. An outline helps the reader see how ideas relate to one another. D. Creating an outline is an excellent study technique.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.All of the following statements about outlines are true EXCEPT: A. Outlines never vary in form and always use Roman numerals and capital letters. B. An outline shows how ideas move from general to specific. C. An outline helps the reader see how ideas relate to one another. D. Creating an outline is an excellent study technique. 1 1 Define the terms outline and concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3. Enclosing details in boxes or circles and drawing arrows to show the flow of ideas is called _______. A. creating an informal outline B. creating a formal outline C. creating a concept map D. drawing a time line

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3. Enclosing details in boxes or circles and drawing arrows to show the flow of ideas is called _______. A. creating an informal outline B. creating a formal outline C. creating a concept map D. drawing a time line 1 1 Define the terms outline and concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Concept maps can best be described as _______. A. lists that show the relationship between general and specific ideas B. lines that show the timing of events C. diagrams that show relationships through the use of circles or boxes D. pictures that symbolize ideas

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Concept maps can best be described as _______. A. lists that show the relationship between general and specific ideas B. lines that show the timing of events C. diagrams that show relationships through the use of circles or boxes D. pictures that symbolize ideas 1 1 Define the terms outline and concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. An outline that uses Roman numerals and capital letters is probably a(n) _______. A. diagram B. formal outline C. informal outline D. chart

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. An outline that uses Roman numerals and capital letters is probably a(n) _______. A. diagram B. formal outline C. informal outline D. chart 1 1 Define the terms outline and concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. Informal outlines are different from formal outlines in that formal outlines _______. A. are precisely constructed and labeled B. include lines and boxes C. may vary in format from one person to the next D. contain a complete listing of the minor details

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. Informal outlines are different from formal outlines in that formal outlines _______. A. are precisely constructed and labeled B. include lines and boxes C. may vary in format from one person to the next D. contain a complete listing of the minor details 1 1 Define the terms outline and concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. Concept maps use _______ to show the flow of ideas. A. triangles B. circles C. boxes D. lines

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. Concept maps use _______ to show the flow of ideas. A. triangles B. circles C. boxes D. lines Create a concept map. 3 3

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8.Such phrases as a few causes, a number of reasons, and several kinds of usually signal _______. A. topics B. main ideas C. minor details D. subtopics

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8.Such phrases as a few causes, a number of reasons, and several kinds of usually signal _______. A. topics B. main ideas C. minor details D. subtopics Create an outline Create a concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. Such phrases as first, second, furthermore, moreover, and finally usually signal _______. A. topics B. main ideas C. minor details D. major details

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. Such phrases as first, second, furthermore, moreover, and finally usually signal _______. A. topics B. main ideas C. minor details D. major details Create an outline Create a concept map.

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. This is an example of a(n) _______. A. Context clues include four types. 1. synonyms 2. antonyms 3. general sense 4. examples A. formal outline B. informal outline C. concept map D. list of minor supporting details

CHAPTER SIX Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. This is an example of a(n) _______. A. Context clues include four types. 1. synonyms 2. antonyms 3. general sense 4. examples A. formal outline B. informal outline C. concept map D. list of minor supporting details 2 2 Create an outline.

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