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Pre-made sets rarely match your assigned chapter. Upload your own PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards you can review on a spaced schedule.

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Why flashcards from your own reading work better

Ready-made sets rarely match the chapter your class is assigned, so reading flashcards are most useful when they come from the text you actually have to read. DeckOwl builds them from your own PDF, slides, notes or photos of pages.

Vocabulary terms with context sentences from the assigned text
Literary devices paired with examples from the reading
Comprehension questions tied to the sentence that answers them
Daily reviews scheduled with spaced repetition

Example reading comprehension vocabulary flashcards

Main ideaThe central point the author wants readers to take away, usually supported by details in the passage.

Context clueA nearby word, phrase or sentence that helps reveal the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

InferenceA reasonable conclusion drawn from clues in the text combined with what the reader already knows.

SkimmingReading quickly to get the overall gist or structure before reading the passage closely.

Phonemic awarenessThe ability to hear and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.

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Built from your text

Upload a PDF chapter, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards drawn from that exact material.

Spaced repetition

Cards return at the intervals your memory needs, so vocabulary and key terms stick before the test.

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How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photo of the page you are reading.

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each flashcard and edit anything that does not match the text.

Study on a spaced schedule

Rate each card as you go, and the ones you miss come back sooner.

Good reading cards target one specific thing: a vocabulary word and its meaning in context, a literary device with an example from the story, or a comprehension question with the answer and the sentence that supports it. Keeping each card to a single idea makes it quick to answer during review.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a reading assignment?

Most chapters work well with 15 to 30 cards covering key terms, main ideas and one or two questions per section. Shorter cards are easier to review every day.

What reading skills can flashcards help with?

Flashcards work well for vocabulary, text structure terms, literary devices and comprehension strategies such as finding the main idea or making inferences. They help less with fluency, which mostly improves through actual reading practice.

Can I export reading flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Can DeckOwl read photos of pages?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX or plain text notes. You can start without a credit card.

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