Chapter 9: Reflection

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something’s about the topic. I became interested on the different kinds of graph there was and the graphs you can do. I learned about tables, bar graphs, multiple bar graphs, stacked bar graphs, linear graphs, pie charts, flow charts and diagrams. I also learned how to read these graphs and charts and maps. The last thing i learned was evaluating internet sources, which i found very interesting.

Reflection:Chapter 7

Before reading this material/chapter, i knew very little about the topic. I became interested when reading about the different things you need to know to understand a paragraph. Some examples are supporting details, Transitions, main idea and the topic. What i learned was the topic is what the whole paragraph is about. The main idea is the general idea that the whole paragraph is talking about. The supporting details are the ideas that explain or support the main idea. Transitions are words and Phrases that link ideas together. Overall what i would still like to know is what other transitions other than the common ones are?

Reflection:Chapter 10

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something about the topic. I knew that highlight a lot isn’t helpful at all and it defeats the purpose of highlighting. When i began reading about the ways to highlight and what to highlight, I was very interested in the tips they had given us. I learned that you only highlight things that are important in that paragraph or section. I also learned the different ways you can highlight. Some ways are using two or more different colors of a highlighter, placing a bracket around the main idea. What are some of the key points you need to know when highlighting?

Indoor Air Pollution: Reflection

In this article I learned the different types of indoor air pollution that can be harmful to us. Some Examples of these harmful air pollution are woodstove smoke, furnace emissions, asbestos, formaldehyde, radon, and household chemicals. I found this article very interesting because I didn’t know that these air pollutants would be that harmful to us. This made me realizes to be more careful and be more aware when staying and living in a household, which may have this chemical.

Chapter 5 : Reflection

Before reading this chapter/material, I knew something about the topic. I knew how to ask guided reading questions. When reading I find it very interesting that they mentioned the different ways to preview an essay, textbook, and article. I learned that when asking a guided reading question; make sure the response isn’t a one word answer. What I would still like to know is more examples on how you can preview an article, essay and textbook.

Chapter 4 : Reflection

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something about the topic but not too much I knew that there were words in English, which were made up of three parts which are called Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes. I want to know more about how these parents in a word can help us understand that particular word. I learned that words are built upon at least one root and can also have more than one Prefix, Root or suffixes. What I would still like to know are more examples that can help us figure out the word without using a dictionary.

Reflection:Chapter 3

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something about the topic but not a lot I became interested when thy spoke about the different kinds of context clues. What i learned was about synonym clues, contrast clues, and inference clues. Something that i would still like to know are more examples in how you can use more these context clues.

Compulsive or Pathological Gambling: Reflection

Before reading this material/story, I knew something about gambling but not how addictive it was. I want to know more about the affect it has on students in colleges around the world. I learned that a lot of gamblers can even gamble their families, homes and even their jobs. What I would still like to know is what they are doing to decrease the amount of gambling going on.

Chapter 2: Reflection

Before reading this material/Chapter, I knew something about the topic. I knew how textbooks organized their readings. I also knew about the table of contents and what it was. I want to know more about how to read and analyze photographs. I also would like to know more about tips for working with classmates. I learned that there are certain ways you can work effectively in a group. Some examples are, when working in a group you have to select energetic class mates to work with. Also, treat others how you would want to be treated. What I would still like to know is how to analyze photographs and tips for working with others.

Chapter 1: Reflection

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew nothing about the topic. I became interested when i had begun reading. This led to me wanting to know more about tips on ways i can improve my studying ability. I learned that by rereading the chapter more than once isn’t the best way to study, it takes up most of your time. I also learned that instead of sending yourself negative messages you should send yourself positive ones. The last thing i learned was, when doing assignments you should set goals for yourself. Lastly when you are done with all your assignments you should reward yourself for accomplishing them. What i still want to know are tips for taking test/ Quizzes. I also want to know ways i can better myself when reading a passage.