Title: THEA Reading Objectives
1THEA Reading Objectives
1 Word Meaning 2 Main Idea and Details 3
Authors Intent 4 Idea Relationships 5 Critical
Thinking 6 Study Skills
2THEA Reading Objective 1
33 types of questions (skills)
- Words with multiple meanings
- Figurative expressions
- Unfamiliar and uncommon words and phrases
4Skill 1What is a Multiple Meaning word?
- A word with more than one meaning.
- Examples
- left
- She left the room.
- There are no cookies left in the box.
- He turned left at the corner.
- shot
- rock
- see journals for examples
5Always make sure to check how the word is being
used IN THE SELECTION!
6Always make sure to check how the word is being
used IN THE SELECTION!
7THEA example
- What is the meaning of the word locks as it is
used in the paragraph? - A. tufts of wool
- B. hair
- C. firm holds
- D. fasteners
8 The fiery ball sank lower and lower in the sky.
For a moment, it was a strange, round cheeked
maiden with brilliant curly locks blowing out
behind her in the wind. She floated, suspended
above the rippled carpet of clouds, then silently
slipped from sight.
A. tufts of wool B. hair C. firm holds D.
fasteners
Always plug your choice into the paragraph to
make sure in makes sense.
9With multiple meaning words, always make sure to
check how the word is being used IN THE SELECTION!
Always plug your choice into the paragraph to
make sure in makes sense.
10Skill 2Figurative Language
- Hes as stubborn as a mule.
- Shes going to kill me if she finds out.
- Money talks.
- His mind is a computer
- We walked forever.
Watch out! The author says one thing but means
another!
11THEA Example
- In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the
round-cheeked maiden to refer to - a cloud
- the wind
- a young woman
- the sun
12THEA Example
- In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the
round-cheeked maiden to refer to - a cloud
- the wind
- a young woman
- the sun
The fiery ball sank lower and lower in the sky.
For a moment, it was a strange, round cheeked
maiden with brilliant curly locks blowing out
behind her in the wind. She floated, suspended
above the rippled carpet of clouds, then silently
slipped from sight.
Always plug your choice into the paragraph to
make sure in makes sense.
13- Skill 3
- Unfamiliar
- and
- uncommon
- words and phrases
14THEA example
- Which of the following is the best meaning of the
word restively as used in the paragraph? - A. anxiously
- B. sleepily
- C. happily
15How do I figure out the correct answer?
- Use context clues
- words or sentences surrounding the mystery word
that assist you in determining its meaning - EXAMPLES
- SYNONYMS
- ANTONYMS
- GENERAL SENSE OF THE SENTENCE
- 2. Use word structure
- This refers to how the mystery word is built.
Check for prefixes, familiar root words and
suffixes.
Always plug your choice into the paragraph to
make sure in makes sense.
16- Which of the following is the best meaning of the
word restively as used in the paragraph? - A. anxiously
- B. quietly
- C. happily
Jason listened carefully. The horses neighed
restively in their stalls. The henhouse
practically shook with the birds anxious
squawking. Drummer, the puppy, barked uneasily
at Jasons heels. All the animals seemed to
sense that something was about to happen. Then,
suddenly, the ranch was as quiescent as a
deserted battlefield.
Always plug your choice into the paragraph to
make sure in makes sense.