TEAS 7 Reading: Key Ideas and Details(ou'll have 15 scored questions on Key Ideas and Details. These questions will cover finding information a text, working with sequences, using charts and graphs, drawing conclusion, and summarizes paragraphs)

TEAS 7 Reading: Key Ideas and Details(ou'll have 15 scored questions on Key Ideas and Details. These questions will cover finding information a text, working with sequences, using charts and graphs, drawing conclusion, and summarizes paragraphs)Footnote Extra information (usually text) from the main body of the page, usually marked by a superscript Glossary Alphabetized list of words that are specific to a book or text, usually located in the back of the book Index Alphabetized list of topics with specific numbers--located in the back of a book (more specific than a table of contents) Table of contents General list of topics and chapter pages--found at the beginning of a book Heading Another word for a title, particularly used for shorter articles or passages Line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about Always check headings on the TEAS Subheading Smaller heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing, article, or list On the TEAS, look for patterns in subheadings Superscript Text that is reduced in size and raised to the top of the current line Usually used to indicate a footnote Underlined Text Text with an underscore below each character Often used for book titles, emphasis, or headings/subheadings Bold text Printed darker so that words and phrases stand out on a page Often used for titles, headings, or emphasized words Italics A text style that makes text slanted Often used for book titles, foreign words, or thought quotes (in narratives) Key Section of a map that explains the map's symbols and shading On the TEAS, everything on the map should be labelled in the key Legend A list that identifies patterns, symbols, or colors used in a chart Always check the legend and make sure each aspect is labelled Sidebar Text or an image set off from the main body, often in a text box Provides additional information for the reader Often used in textbooks and newspapers Style Guide Manual with the standards for the design, text feature usage, and writing (preferred word choice, etc.) of documents Style guides exist for various professions and publications Guide words Words at the top of a dictionary page the tell you the first and last words on that page Might be in bold texted Scale The ratio between two sets of measurements, often used in a map's legend to show the relationship of the distance on a map to the real distance. On the TEAS, the scale might use one unit and the question might ask about another! Caption Short description of a photograph or illustration, usually underneath the graphic Might be in italics Does bold text always represent emphasis on the TEAS? No. Bold text could indicate a title, a word being defined, or a line of dialogue. Whenever text is changed on the TEAS, you must look at the overall context. What can italics indicate? Book titles, emphasis, a foreign word or phrase, dialogue, a character's thoughts, a definition to add clarity, On the TEAS, look at the context of the question. Indented Text Text that has a space between the text and the margins Often used to show a new paragraph, thought, or break in organization Makes text easier to read Why are text features used? 1. To add meaning to the text 2. To organize the text 3. To change meaning in the text 4. To clarify meaning in the text Endnote Notes at the end of the document or section to cite references or to give more information Endnotes are for larger sections; footnotes are for a single page Title Name of a book, composition, or other artistic work. Often relates to the main idea or author's purpose For the TEAS, what should a title always include? Titles on the TEAS should provide reference the main idea of the passage. If you are asked to pick a title, go for the one closest to the topic and main idea of the passage. Where might indented text be used? 1. In an index for a long list of page numbers 2. To indicate subheadings or subtopics 3. To add white space so that the text is easier to read What two text features should you always look for first on the TEAS? 1. Heading and subheadings. 2. Legends and/or keys. Always always always check for headings, subheadings, and the graphic legends for extra information. If you are asked to identify what's missing in a graphic, these are a great place to start. Which text features are often outside the main text? 1. Footnotes or endnotes 2. Sidebars 3. Legends and graphics Graphics on the TEAS To properly set up graphs, use headings and subheadings, use an accurate title and include units for both the x-axis and y-axis. Color and font choices aren't as important for the TEAS. Bullet points Used to make lists easier to read and understand Usually small dots next to text Usually indented Search Engine Program that searches for and identifies information by keywords specified by the user, often used for finding online sites. Not as reliable as an online database. Search Term Words used to find information via a search engine Query Function Tools in digital texts that allow you to search directly for desired information or examples of where search term is used in text. Types of Printed Communications on the TEAS 1. Memos 2. Announcements 3. Ads, classifieds 4. Blogs, forums How are printed communication questions different than passage questions? Printed communications are often persuasive and not organized like an academic essay. Usually, they have a headline, subheading, and call to action. On the TEAS, you'll need to find information and make inferences. Formal Printed Communications 1. Memos 2. Announcements 3. Business ads, classifieds Informal Communications 1. Blogs 2. Online forums 3. Classifieds Where do printed communications often have supporting information? In the images or in short, direct sentences. Check the middle of the passage if longer. Headline Large, bold heading at the top of an article or page to get the reader's attention Call to action Author's demand of the reader (buy the product, click here for more information) often used in ads or classifieds What are the sections of a memo? 1. Title 2. Recipient list 3. Author 4. Date 5. Subject line (Re:) 6. Intro - provides concise information 7. Conclusion - key takeaways and call to action What are the sections of an ad or classified? 1. Headline 2. Explanation of benefits 3. Call to action TEAS Strategy: Emails, Memos, or Letters The answer will often be in the middle​ of the passage, not at the beginning or the end (like academic essay) Check the subject line and look for direct requests or questions in the middle of the passage TEAS Strategy: Timelines or Maps 1. Absolutely read the question first and determine what is being asked—you will see more info than you need. 2. Be sure to locate the scale and, if a map, north. 3. Check for abbreviations, the title, and subheadings. Information will be hidden here. Might be included in a question about following directions TEAS Strategy: Graphs or Charts 1. The axes might be labeled in a misleading manner (i.e. meters but the question asks about kilometers). 2. Always compare the labels on the image to the question. Might be included in a question about following directions. TEAS Strategy: Timelines, Maps, and Legends 1. Read every answer option and use the process of elimination. Yes, it's time consuming, but it's the best way to get these questions right. 2. If there's a compass, check where north is; it might not be on the top. 3. If the question asks about a unit of measurement, make sure the legend uses the same unit. Which source would give you the best information for steps on product recall? Manufacturer's website Yes, this might be on the TEAS. It has the most credible and up-to-date information Step-by-Step Directions: TEAS Question Strategy Can sometimes be answered without actually following the directions, which saves you lots of time Find the first or last step and rule out answer options When you are asked to follow directions on the TEAS, where should you look? 1. Check images or diagrams first! Often, important or clarifying information is hidden here. 2. Look for headings and subheadings. Some questions will ask you to focus only on one section. 3. Check for numbered steps AND for written out numbers. (Example: Steps #1, #2, #3 and then the word "Last" for the final step.) The TEAS might mix numbers and sequence words to confuse you. What are some key words that can indicate the first step in a set of directions? Before, Prior, First, Pre-, Start What are key words that can indicate the last step in a set of directions? Finally, Lastly, After, When completed Chronological Order Ordering by time Sequential Order Ordering by steps Chronological Order Keywords: Period Since, All day, This week Chronological Order Keywords: Frequency Rarely, Always, Never Chronological Order Keywords: Times Today, Tomorrow, Later, Now Sequential Order Keywords First/Second/Third, Then, Finally, Next, Lastly, Before, Begin Types of Sequence Questions on the TEAS 1. You might be asked to summarize the steps in a passage 2. You might be asked to follow the steps 3. You might have to pick the order of logical steps TEAS Strategy: Summarize the Sequence of a Passage 1. These questions can be time consuming, so don't panic if you have a hard time. 2. Look for sequence keywords in the passage. When you see them, you might jot down one word to represent the step. 3. Check every answer option. See if the first step is correct first, and use the process of elimination. 4. You might not have to check every step. Start with the first step, then the last step. That might save you time. Procedural Text Step-by-step instructions to follow for completing a task Might also include context for each step. Types of Procedural Texts on the TEAS 1. Recipes 2. Agendas 3. Short stories or narratives 4. Manuals/instructions 5. Rules/instructions Procedural Texts: Subheadings Can clarify the main, most important action in each step Procedural Texts: Features 1. Often have a clear goal or outcome, particularly for agendas or manuals 2. Supplies needed, particularly for recipes 3. Steps, particularly if organized by sequence Verb Tense How verbs are conjugated in passage to show the order of time and sequence Flash Forward Jumping forward in time in a text. Often indicated by transition words indicating time and change to future verb tense Clue word: will More common in narrative texts. Flashback Jumping back in time in a text. Often indicated by transition words indicating time and change to past tense Clue words: verbs ending in -ed or irregular past tense verbs More common in narrative texts.