Key learning points

1. Using predictive reading skills before you read a text can help you understand more complex texts.
2. When reading a text for the first time, you won’t necessarily understand every word and idea.
3. Making short annotations as you read can help you develop an understanding of a text.
4. When comparing two texts, using words like ‘more’ or ‘less’ can be helpful.

Common misconception

Keywords

• Punitive - something intended as a punishment

• Rehabilitation - helping people to recover and reintegrate into society after facing issues

• Evaluate - to consider something carefully and make a judgement about it

• Inhumane - cruel, brutal

• Reform - to change something in order to improve it