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Editor|Teacher Shaoming
April 21, 2024
The 16-word formula of number axis thinking can see through the gist of the reading comprehension article
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It is impossible to accurately grasp
The main thrust and context of the article
Imagine having an article in front of you, like a big puzzle, where every paragraph, every sentence, and even every word is part of the puzzle.
When students read, it is often like playing a jigsaw puzzle game without instructions, piecing it together, and the resulting image is fragmented, which is not at all like that.
This is the problem we often encounter in reading comprehension - we cannot accurately grasp the main idea and context of the text, resulting in answering questions that are not what is asked, and the score is not high.
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Analysis of 4 major reasons
Why is this happening? We have to be like detectives, looking at the "crime scene" one by one.
1. Is it because students don't know enough about the background of the text, like holding a puzzle in their hands, but not knowing what it looks like?
2. It may be that the reading skills are not proficient, just like the hands are shaking and misplaced when the puzzle is puzzled.
3. Students may lack a holistic view and only pay attention to details and ignore the skeleton of the text, as if they only see one corner of the puzzle but not the whole picture.
4. It is also possible that the time is not properly managed, and the exam is panicked, and you don't even see the puzzle clearly and start in a hurry, and the result is naturally messy.
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Number-axis tandem method
We need to have a "cheat" to solve this problem. This recipe is the "number line concatenation method".
To put it simply, it is to put each part of the article on the number line and find their position and relationship. It's like numbering the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and knowing where each piece should go.
Step 1: Positioning. Read the article first, identify key events and turning points, and mark them on the number line.
Step 2: Tandem. Connect the dots with arrows to form a line, which is the skeleton of the article.
Step 3: Filling. On this line, fill in the relevant details and descriptions to make the image of the article more complete.
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How to do it
For poor students, you can start with a simple article, practice with this method, and gradually increase the difficulty.
For middle school students, they can be encouraged to actively use this method when reading to develop a holistic perspective.
Memorize mantras
Teacher Shaoming compiled this method into a mantra to facilitate memorization:
Find a point to locate
Draw a line in tandem
Fill in the details
The article is smooth
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Practical exercises
Reading comprehension of "The Grass House".
1. Problem description
"Grass House" is a novel that describes the growth of rural children. As students read this novel, they may be confused by the complexity of the characters' relationships and the deep themes behind the story.
2. Cause analysis
1. Students may lack an understanding of the context of rural life, and it is difficult to understand the actions and motivations of the characters.
2. There are many characters in the story, and the relationships are intricate, and it may be difficult for students to grasp the role and importance of each character.
3. The deep themes and symbolism of the novel may be beyond the student's comprehension.
Use the "number line concatenation method" to help students understand the novel:
Step 1: Positioning. First, identify the main characters and key events in the novel and mark them on a number line.
Step 2: Tandem. Next, the relationship between the characters and the causal relationship of the event are analyzed, which are represented by arrows on the number line.
Step 3: Filling. Finally, fill the symbolic elements and thematic ideas from the novel onto the number line to help students understand the deeper meaning of the story.
Reading comprehension of "Moonlight on the Lotus Pond".
1. Problem description
"Moonlight on the Lotus Pond" is an essay that describes the beauty of nature and expresses personal emotions. As students read this article, they may feel elusive about the author's emotional changes and the mood of the article.
2. Cause analysis
1. Students may lack a delicate sense of natural beauty and find it difficult to appreciate the author's emotions.
2. The language of prose is often poetic and symbolic, and students may have difficulty understanding these figures of speech.
3. It may be difficult for students to grasp the overall mood and in-depth theme of the text.
Again, use the "number axis series method":
Step 1: Positioning. Identify key natural scenes and the author's emotional expressions in the text, and mark them on a number line.
Step 2: Tandem. Analyze the connection between these scenes and emotions, and use arrows to represent them on the number line to form a clue of emotional changes.
Step 3: Filling. Fill in the poetic language and symbolism of the text on the number line to help students understand the overall mood of the text.
Through the "number line concatenation method", students can better understand the structure of the prose and the emotional changes of the author, so as to improve the reading comprehension of the prose.
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Key points to note
1. A comprehensive understanding of the article: Before using the number axis method, first make sure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the article, including the basic elements of the article, such as the theme, structure, characters, and plot. This allows you to accurately locate the individual keys on the number axis.
2. Capture key information: In the positioning process, special attention should be paid to the key information in the article, such as turning points, topic sentences, important events, etc. This information is the basis for building the number axis, which can help us better understand the context of the article.
3. Establishment of logical relationships: When connecting various key points on the number axis, pay attention to the logical relationships between them. Use arrows to correctly represent relationships such as cause and effect, transitions, progressions, etc., so as to ensure that the flow of information on the number line is coherent and reasonable.
4. Balance between details and the whole: When using the number axis method, it is necessary to pay attention to the balance of the details and the whole. On the one hand, it is necessary to pay attention to the specific details in the article, and on the other hand, it is necessary to grasp the overall structure and main idea of the article. Avoid paying too much attention to detail and losing sight of the big picture of the article.
5. Be flexible: The number axis method is a thinking tool, and different articles may need different ways to deal with it. According to the characteristics and difficulty of the article, the number axis method should be flexibly used to adjust the analysis strategy in a timely manner.
6. Encourage creative thinking: While the number axis method provides a structured mode of thinking, creative thinking should also be encouraged in the process of use.
7. Combine with other reading strategies: The number line method is one of many reading comprehension strategies. In practical application, it can be combined with other reading strategies, such as prediction, questioning, summarization, etc., to improve the effect of reading comprehension.
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Final summary
This "number line concatenation method" is like a pair of "see-through glasses" for students, so that they can see the context and structure of the text.
Through practice, students will find that their reading comprehension skills have improved significantly, and they will be more comfortable answering questions.
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Apply what you have learned, review the old and learn the new
Question 1: Why do students often have difficulty in reading comprehension?
Answers: Lack of background knowledge, insufficient reading skills, neglect of overall structure, poor time management.
Question 2: What are the core steps of the "number line method"?
Answer: Locate key events, connect them to form the context of the article, and fill in the details to improve understanding.
Q3: How to implement this method for poor and middle students?
Answer: Practice from simple to difficult, and encourage the active use of the number line method to cultivate a holistic concept.
Question 4: What types of reading comprehension does the "number line concatenation method" apply to?
Answer: Suitable for essays that understand complex character relationships, deep themes, and prose moods.
Question 5: What should I pay attention to when using the "number line series method"?
Answer: Comprehensively understand the text, capture key information, establish logical relationships, balance details with the whole, and use and combine other strategies.
Keywords in this article
1. Reading comprehension of the number line concatenation method
2. Strategies to improve reading comprehension
3. Skills for understanding the context of the article
4. Reading tutoring for poor students and middle school students
5. Reading comprehension: positioning and concatenation of key information
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