Question

1.2) why should you preview a text before reading it?
1.3) what does it mean to scan and survey a text?
1.4) why should you set a purpose for reading?
1.5) what does it mean to activate prior knowledge?

Explanation:

1.2) Why should you preview a text before reading it?

Previewing a text (like checking title, headings, images, intro/conclusion) helps activate prior knowledge, identify the text’s structure and main topics, set reading expectations, and focus attention. It makes reading more efficient by giving a roadmap of what to expect, so you can engage with the content more purposefully and understand it better.

• Scan: Quickly look through a text to find specific information (e.g., a date, name, keyword) by moving eyes rapidly over words, focusing on relevant parts.
• Survey: A broader preview (similar to pre - reading) to get an overview: check title, headings, subheadings, intro, conclusion, images, or bolded text to understand the text’s purpose, structure, and main ideas.

Together, they help gather info efficiently (scan for specifics, survey for overview) to prepare for or support reading.

Setting a reading purpose (e.g., “learn about X,” “find Y’s definition”) gives direction, focuses attention, and guides how you engage with the text (e.g., read closely for analysis, scan for facts). It boosts comprehension by filtering relevant info, avoids aimless reading, and helps you know what to look for or prioritize.

Answer:

Previewing a text before reading helps activate prior knowledge, identify the text’s structure/key topics, set reading expectations, and focus attention, making reading more efficient and comprehension better.

1.3) What does it mean to scan and survey a text?