Research to Clarify Choose at least one unfamiliar point that Daniel Tammet
makes about intelligence. Briefly
research that detail. In what
way
does
the information you learned shed light
on an aspect of the memoir?

The authors compares his experience with numbers to poets choice of words because he mentions that numbers represent visuals for him and certain numbers reminds him of different things. ... He states that whenever a friends feels sad or depressed, he pictures himself in a dark hollowness of number "6".

Explanation:

Base Words If these words are unfamilar to you, analyze each one

to see whether it contains a base word you know. Then, use your

knowledge of the base word, or “inside” word, along with context, to

determine the meaning of the concept word. Here is an example of how

to apply the strategy.

Unfamiliar Word: skillful

Familiar “Inside” Word: skill, with meanings including “expertise”

and “learned power”

Context: I was astonished at the professor’s skillful ability to pass

along complicated information.

Conclusion: The narrator is impressed with someone’s ability, so

skillful might mean “with skill,” or “showing expertise.”

Apply your knowledge of base words and other vocabulary strategies to

determine the meanings of unfamiliar words you encounter during your

first read.

First Read NONFICTION

Apply these strategies as you conduct your first read. You will have an

opportunity to complete a close read after your first read.

NOTICE the general ideas of

the text. What is it about? Who

is involved?

CONNECT ideas within

the selection to what you

already know and what you

have already read.

ANNOTATE by marking

vocabulary and key passages

you want to revisit.

RESPOND by completing

the Comprehension Check and

by writing a brief summary of

the selection.

hope it helps

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