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2.1 Skimming and Scanning

This document discusses techniques for improving reading, including skimming and scanning. Skimming involves quickly reading parts of a passage, like the first and last sentences of paragraphs, to get the general idea. Scanning means rapidly searching the text for specific keywords, names, numbers or details. The document provides tips for skimming, such as reading introductions and summaries, and for scanning, such as moving the eyes quickly over the page and searching for highlighted words from questions. Practicing these techniques can help readers be more efficient and focused.

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2.1 Skimming and Scanning

This document discusses techniques for improving reading, including skimming and scanning. Skimming involves quickly reading parts of a passage, like the first and last sentences of paragraphs, to get the general idea. Scanning means rapidly searching the text for specific keywords, names, numbers or details. The document provides tips for skimming, such as reading introductions and summaries, and for scanning, such as moving the eyes quickly over the page and searching for highlighted words from questions. Practicing these techniques can help readers be more efficient and focused.

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TECHNIQUES OF READING

INTERMEDIATE COURSE
UNIT 2
19 JANUARY 2023
HOW CAN WE IMPROVE OUR
READING?
Two important techniques include:
Skimming
Scanning
Intensive and
Extensive
SKIMMING

What is Skimming?
“To read quickly to get the
general idea of a passage”
When Skimming
Don’t read everything but try to skip
the text.

Read the first and last sentences of


paragraphs.

Read the introduction and the summary.

Read a few examples until you


understand the concepts they are meant
to explain.
HOW TO SKIM ?

Read the title.

Read the subtitle or introduction.

Read the first/last sentences of each


paragraph. Write a keyword next to
each paragraph.
Notice any picture, charts, or
graphics.

Read the summary or last paragraph


if there is one.
SCANNING
Search for specific information ( key words )

Particular Name Number

Telephone Number Date


SCANNING – GET ONLY
WHAT YOU NEED.

• Scanning is rapidly running your eyes over the text in order to locate
specific details.
Three steps to scanning include:

move quickly
Less reading
search for key over the page
and more
words (Snake
searching
movement)
NOTES

• Read the questions first before reading the text


• Underline the key important words in the questions
• Pay attention to WH-questions.
• Based on the highlighted words, search for these words in
the text and find the answer in that sentence or
surrounding sentences - using scanning technique.
SO…………..

•to understand the


Skim general idea of a
passage

Scan •search for specific


words, numbers, details
or answers.
LET’S PRACTICE- PAGE 10

THE MYTHS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL


GUILTY

 What’s the main idea of the article?

 Skim all 5 paragraphs quickly and write a key word/title


for each.
 Answer the questions on activity 3 using scanning
technique.

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