Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by correctly completing activities provided. Define insulation and R-value. Describe the importance of insulation in home energy conservation. When reading any passage, whether in a textbook or a magazine, comprehension is important. While reading text material, it is especially important to pay attention to vocabulary .
Most texts present new words in bold print, in the margins, or in a glossary at the back.
Pay special attention to these words as they are vital to your understanding of the entire passage. It is a good idea to glance over reading material for special vocabulary before you begin. The definitions of some words can be found in the surrounding text. Some words, however, you may have to look up in the dictionary. They are vital to your overall comprehension of the information.