2.1 Comprehending written texts

• Skimming and scanning are effective reading strategies for comprehension.


  True
• Key vocabulary and grammar are essential for accurate comprehension.


  True
• Different text types have specific structures that guide comprehension.


  True
• Rephrasing complex sentences can simplify understanding.


  True
• What is the purpose of skimming in reading comprehension?

  Grasp the main idea
• What is the purpose of scanning in reading comprehension?

  Find specific information
• How do skimming and scanning complement each other in reading comprehension?

  Grasp the big picture and find specific details
• What is the first step in identifying key vocabulary when reading a text?

  Highlight key vocabulary
• Which dictionary is recommended for precise definitions in German reading comprehension?

  Duden
• Previewing a text involves identifying the main topic, key facts, and overall purpose.


  True
• Match the reading method with its purpose:

  Skimming ↔️ Understand main ideas

  Scanning ↔️ Find specific information
• The main idea of the example paragraph is that climate change requires urgent action.
• The topic sentence is always at the beginning of the paragraph.


  True
• Which conjunction is used to show a dependent clause explaining a reason?

  Weil
• Highlight key vocabulary like "Klimawandel" or "Nachhaltigkeit" to understand the text's topic
• Highlight key vocabulary and refer to dictionaries for precise definitions
• Skimming allows you to grasp the main ideas and overall purpose
• Scanning involves reading the entire text to identify specific details.

  False
• Analyzing paragraph organization is essential for reading comprehension.


  True
• The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the concluding sentence.

  False
• The main idea of the example paragraph is that climate change is a major challenge
• Basic elements of German sentence structure

  1️⃣ Subject

  2️⃣ Verb

  3️⃣ Object (optional)

  4️⃣ Adjuncts (optional)
• What type of grammatical relationship is created using subordinating conjunctions like "weil"?

  Subordination
• Understanding the structure of a text helps in comprehending its purpose and key information.


  True
• Match the text type with its structure:

  Newspaper Article ↔️ Chronological, Inverted Pyramid

  Blog ↔️ Topical Paragraphs

  Letter ↔️ Chronological or Topical

  Report ↔️ Structured by Chapters
• Letters can be organized chronologically or topically
• Highlighting key vocabulary involves circling words or phrases central to the topic.


  True
• Match the text type with its key feature:

  Newspaper Article ↔️ Headline, key facts in first paragraph

  Blog ↔️ Headings, introductions and conclusions

  Letter ↔️ Writer's intent, sequence of events

  Report ↔️ Index, summaries, conclusions
• What should you examine after scanning the headline of a text?

  Text Structure
• What are two strategic reading techniques for efficient comprehension?

  Skimming and Scanning
• What is the purpose of scanning a text?

  Identify Specific Details
• Skimming involves reading the headline and first paragraph
• Activating prior knowledge helps in predicting the text's focus


  True
• Steps to identify implicit information

  1️⃣ Read between the lines

  2️⃣ Combine information with background knowledge

  3️⃣ Draw logical conclusions
• The author's purpose can be to inform, persuade, or entertain
• Identifying the author's purpose and tone improves text understanding

  True
• Understanding the type and structure of a text helps comprehend its purpose
• When reading a newspaper article, focus on the headline and first paragraph
• When highlighting key vocabulary, focus on words related to the main topic
• Grammatical structures like "weil" clauses can clarify relationships between ideas