NORTHERN ZAMBALES COLLEGE INC.

Inhobol, Masinloc, Zambales

Basic Education Department

Junior High School

MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING

ENGLISH 7
QUARTER 1 - WEEK 7

Scanning, Skimming and Close

Reading
Scanning, Skimming and Close Reading
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Greetings!
This is the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 7 on Scanning, Skimming, and Close
Reading.
This module was made by qualified individuals to support you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners cope with the K-12 Curriculum’s standards.
Being the facilitator, you are tasked to inform the parents and the learners about the instructions of this
module. Bear in mind that keeping the track of the learners’ progress is your vital role as a teacher
whereas allowing them to manage their own learning.
The learning material intends to guide the students on learning independently using various learning
activities at their own pace and time. Moving forward, this module also contains 21 st Century Skills for
the students’ welfare.
For the learner:
Welcome English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 7 on Scanning, Skimming, and Close
Reading
Reading plays a big role in our everyday life, from reading the news headline in the morning to reading
the menu of your dinner. Almost everybody can read, it is taught as early as kindergarten. This module
helps you on how to devise different reading strategies functional for your everyday life.
This module was created for your learning to be fun and relevant. You will encounter a meaningful
process that enables you to be an active learner.
Parts of the Module
Objectives: What do I expect to learn? This part includes the competencies or skills
you are expected to achieve after going
through this module.

Preliminary Test: Let’s check your knowledge! A test that serves as the baseline of your
knowledge on the lesson you are about to
take.

Review! Review! Review! An activity that aims to help you remember

your previous lesson.

What’s New? This activity’s purpose is to introduce your

new lesson through an enjoyable and
meaningful activity.

Lesson Proper: Hear me out! The discussion of the lesson. The main intent
of this part is to supply new ideas and concept
relevant to your learning.

Supporting Activities: Let’s learn more. A set of activities to enrich your skills and
understanding of the lesson.

Generalization: What I have learned? This part helps you summarize your learnings
about the lesson.

Assessment A test that serves as an evaluation of your

level of mastery in achieving the particular
learning competency.

Additional Activity An engaging activity given to improve your

knowledge and skill of the new lesson
learned.

Answer Key This contains the objective answers in the

module.

References This part lists all the sources used in

developing this module.

General Instruction in Using This Module

1. Handle the module with all your care. Do not write unnecessary marks on any part of
the module.
2. Read the instructions carefully to avoid misleading answers.
3. Write legibly.
4. Don’t neglect on answering the Preliminary Test.
5. Apply honesty and integrity in doing the activities included in this module.
6. Finish every activity, don’t leave a blank.
7. Put all your answers in a sheet of paper.
8. Return the module in good condition.

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Objectives: What do I expect in this module?
“Reading maketh a full man” said English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon, it is true that reading makes a
man complete by nourishing the intellect and nurturing the imagination. By simply reading you can transport to
different worlds. Reading can also sustain your knowledge and make you wise.

The most important learning competency covered in the module is the usage of appropriate learning
strategies to meet one’s purpose e.g. scanning, skimming and close reading.

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

 Identify your purpose of reading;

 Use scanning and skimming as a strategy in reading; and
 Read intensively to analyse questions and situations.

Preliminary Test: Let’s check your knowledge!

Activity 1. Identification
Instruction: Read the following situations below and identify the strategy used. Write SKM for skimming, SCN
for scanning and CR for close reading.
____ 1. After reading the Bible, Jazel writes her reflection on her journal notebook.

____ 2. Zen is reading an argumentative essay, after reading she gets the main idea.

____ 3. On a romantic date, Vince checks the menu to see if his cash is enough.

____ 4. Andrew finds his friend’s address using the directory book.

____ 5. My strategy in answering the questions is to break down complex sentences to simpler ones.

____ 6. Nicole read the epilogue of the book first before deciding whether to buy it or not.

____ 7. Eli read and answer the guide question carefully so he can understand the text.

____ 8. My teacher instructs us to look for the meaning of “pariah” in our dictionary so we did.

____ 9. Kian is solving a word puzzle.

____ 10. My dad always looks at the newspaper to get the general news of the day. He told me he is just reading
the headlines.

Review! Review! Review!

As you start your reading journey, let’s recall your previous lesson.

Activity 2.
Instruction: Give one example of sentence according to structure and purpose.
Sentence According to Structure.

1. Simple -
2. Compound -
3. Complex -
4. Compound-complex –

Sentence According to purpose

1. Declarative -
2. Interrogative -

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 3. Imperative -
4. Exclamatory –

What’s New?
Activity 3. Word Puzzle
Instruction: Scan the word puzzle below, copy the words given in a sheet of paper.
Put a heart ( ) beside the word if found in the puzzle and no symbol ( ) if not found.

yours, socks, wise, bust, busty, juice, day, savage, band, can, ear, heart, noun kid, aces,
love, ball, peace, kinds, wiser,

F D A Y Q W E D

B N O U N C A N

A C E S R D V A

O J I B U S T B

D K E A R E W Z

H A H G T S O K

I E S I W I E I

L L Y O U R S D

Lesson Proper: Hear me out!

Different Reading Styles and When to Use Them
Today, you will learn the different reading styles and when to use them. There are three main types of
reading strategies – skimming, scanning, and close reading.

Scanning – this reading strategy’s purpose is to look for specific fact or information without reading
everything. You use your eyes rapidly from the top forward to bottom and gaze for information. For example,
if you want to search for the meaning of the word ‘rendezvous’ from a dictionary, you will turn the page
searching the letter R first, then E; by then probably you will find the word.

Purposes of Scanning
 To search for a word in a dictionary or index
 To find a phone number or an address in a directory
 To check the time schedule of a program in an agenda
 To check the price of a specific item in a catalog
 To know a particular information from a text

How to Scan?
1. Use your hands – as you go through the text use your hands in focusing your attention and keeping your
place. Learning to do this is helpful in locating specific information.

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 2. Use your peripheral vision – as you use your hands, let your eyes work for you when searching
information. Keep the main words in mind while scanning.
3. Disregard unnecessary information. Don’t read every word in the text.

Skimming – a reading strategy referring to only look for general ideas. For example in reading the newspaper,
if you do not have enough time to read the whole paper you just read the headlines to know the main news of
the day. Skimming provides the overview of the text, remember when you skim you don’t read every word of
the text. You must prepare yourself to move rapidly through the pages. Pay attention to headings, bold and italic
text, indenting, bullet points and numbered lists.

Purposes of Skimming
 To see what is in the news on a website or on a paper
 To look through a text to decide whether you want to read it or not
 To look through the television guide/program schedule to plan your evening
 To see through a catalog to choose an offer
 To go through the options after searching something on Google

Skimming Tips
1. Read the table of contents to identify the main ideas covered.
2. Read the topic sentence and closing sentences or paragraphs. Disregard unnecessary paragraphs.
3. Read the main headings as well as the subheadings.
4. Understand the illustrations or graphic features.
5. Don’t overload your mind with information not needed, go after your special purpose.

Close Reading – unlike the first two reading strategies which was done rapidly, this one is serious. You have to
read thoroughly and intensively to learn from a chosen reading material. It requires high comprehension
and deeper analysis - breaking down of ideas to simpler ones.

When you read intensively, do the following.

1. Use guide questions for you to better understand the text you are reading.
2. Keep yourself away from anything that might disturb you.
3. Think only of the things related to the text because other thoughts might bother you which may
result to lack of focus.
4. If you do not have a good retention ability, taking important points from the text is a big help.
5. If you still do not understand the text, read it again. Remember, it’s intensive!

Sources: Massey University. “Reading Styles.” Accessed May 18, 2020.

HowToLearn.com. “Different Reading Techniques And When To Use Them.” Accessed May 19, 2020.

Supporting Activities: Let’s learn more!

This time we will use the strategies above to enhance your reading skills.
Activity 4.
Instruction: Skim the following job advertisements and scan the boxes below to choose which is best for the
following people. Write only the letter of your answer.

_____1. Coffee Barista: We are looking for two male baristas. Applicants must have at least one year
experience. Part-timers are welcome to apply. Online application is a requirement before coming to our shop for
interview.

_____ 2. Hiring Teachers: Zambales Catholic School is looking for three licensed teachers to be assigned in the
Elementary Department. Must be willing to work from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Apply in person at Zambales
Catholic School. Look for our HR Mr. John Adams.

_____ 3. Needed: Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of experience. Must be willing to be assigned in remote
areas. 30 – 50 years old is welcome to apply. For more inquires, call 09463910429.

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_____ 4. Needed: Full-time secretary. Must have competent skills in computer literacy. Fresh graduates are
welcome to apply. Applicants should be 18 – 30 years old. If interested, send your resume at
[email protected]

______ 5. Job Opportunity: We need two receptionists for our catering company. Must have excellent
communication skills, an ability to multi-task and is always polite and cheerful. Having a work experience is an
advantage. If interested come to our company and look for Ms Myka Anizo.

a. Joseph de Guzman is 23 years old and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his
first job and likes to have a full time position.

b. Lee Calizo is a student looking for a part-time job. He worked as a part-timer at Starbucks for two
years.

c. Alex Alonte is a Registered Nurse who worked in Bario Makiling for seven years. He is currently
looking for a job.

d. Mae Santos is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education and she passed the board exam last
month. She likes taking care of young children.

e. Jordan Lopez is a graduate of Hospitality and Restaurant Management, he worked at their restaurant
as a receptionist for two years.

Points to Ponder
Active readers use reading strategies to help save time and cover a lot of ground. Your purpose for
reading should determine which strategy or strategies to use. Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a
general overview of the material. Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts. While skimming
tells you what general information is within a section, scanning helps you locate a specific fact. Another
strategy is close reading, when students “close read,” they focus on what the author has to say, what the author’s
purpose is, what the words mean, and what the structure of the text tells us. This approach ensures that students
really understand what they’ve read.
Generalization: What I have learned?
Activity 5.
Instruction: Accomplish the chart below by filling the empty boxes with the appropriate reading style definition
using the given choices. Copy the chart and write only the letter of your preferred answers in the empty boxes.

I have learned that…

Skimming is… Scanning is… Close reading is…

Choices:

A. to search for a word in the dictionary

A. D. to locate specific information

B. reading the table of elements to

C. E. used to locate general information
identify main ideas

C. reading thoroughly and intensively

B.6 F. serious reading strategy
Assessment
Activity 6A. Scanning
Instruction: Scan the bulletin below and answer the following questions.
1. How many is the total COVID – 19 cases in
the Philippines? ___________
2. What percent of the active cases are mild?
___________
3. What province has the highest newly-
announced cases? ___________
4. How many newly-reported cases are added
on October 18, 2020? ___________
5. What is the difference between Caloocan
City and Cavite’s newly-announced cases?
___________
6. Write the hotline number of Department of
Health (DOH). ___________
7. - 8. Write the official Twitter and
Facebook account of Department of Health
(DOH). ___________

9. What percent of the active cases are in critical? ___________

10. How many labs were not able to submit data to COVID -19 Data Respiratory System (CDRS) on October
17, 2020? ___________

Activity 6B. Identification

Instruction: Read the following situations below and identify the strategy used. Write SKM for skimming, SCN
for scanning and CR for close reading.
______ 1. Zen is reading an argumentative essay, after reading she gets the main idea.
______ 2. Andrew finds his friend’s address using the directory book.
______ 3. My strategy in answering the questions is to break down complex sentences to simpler ones.
______ 4. Kian is solving a word puzzle.
______ 5. My dad always looks at the newspaper to get the general news of the day. He told me he is just
reading the headlines.
Activity 6C. Skimming
Instruction: Skim the paragraph below and list the titles of novel and poems cited.
Poems Novel
During the Commonwealth era, Leon C. Pichay (1903 -1970) published his novel Apay A Pinatyda
Ni Naw Simon? (Why Did They Slay Don Simon), the first known detective novel in Iluko. Three very
important anthologies of Iluko poetry saw print during the period: Sangcareppet A Dandaniw (A Sheaf of
Poems, 1926) edited by Antonio Fogata and Mauro A. Pena; Dal-lang Ti Amianan (Songs of the North,
1936) edited by Leon C. Pichay; and, Kutibeng Ti Kailokuan (Lyre of Ilocos, 1936) edited by Efraim Ma.
Ordinario. In 1935, Dr. Leopoldo Y. Yabes published his composite version of the Biag Ni Lam-ang (Life of
Lam-ang).

Excerpt from The Ilokano, Philippine Literature

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Activity 6D. Close Reading
Instruction: Read the story intensively and answer the following questions.
Maria, the Squash

It was early in the morning when Mang Kanor, a farmer, prepared to go to the farm. He will harvest vegetables.
He knows that his farm has many kinds of vegetables like eggplants, radishes, lady fingers, beans, squashes and
others.
“What a miracle! A giant squash!” Mang Kanor exclaimed. “This is the first time I saw a giant squash in my
farm.”
The farmer took the squash and brought it home.
“How big is the squash?!” uttered Aling Tikang. “Go, get a knife, open it so we can cook and taste the squash.”
“Please take care of your cutting.”
“Who is talking?”
The couple looked around but there was no one.
Again, a voice was heard.
“I am inside the squash. Don’t be afraid.”
“A devil, there is a devil inside the squash,” said the wife.
Carefully, the husband cut the squash. A very beautiful tiny lady appeared.
“I am Maria. I was punished by the King of land because of my naughty times. I can go back to my normal size
if my repentance is accepted. May I stay with you? I would like to repent here.”
“Yes, of course,” answered the couple.
“I will help you in planting. Please ponder me as your daughter. I have no place to go. I am now alone!”
The couple happily acknowledged Maria for they do not have a child.
One day, the couple witnessed the transformation of Maria. She returned to her normal size.
“Oh, the King forgave me. Thanks! I won’t leave you, my father and mother. Now I can help you more.”
The family lived happily ever after.
Guide Questions:

1. Who are the couple who accepted the tiny lady in the squash?
a. Mang Canor and Aling Ticang
b. Aling Tikang and Mang Canor
c. Mang Kanor and Aling Tikang
d. Aling Ticang and Mang Kanor
2. Where did Mang Kanor find the big squash?
a. Land
b. Home
c. Garden
d. Farm
3. Why did Maria become a tiny lady and was put inside a squash?
a. She was punished by the King of Land
b. She just wanted to live there.
c. A fairy put her there.
d. She was punished by the Queen of Land.
4. How did Maria show she wanted to change for the better?
a. She helped the couple in painting.
b. She gave them a big squash.
c. She helped the couple do their daily chores.
d. She helped the couple in planting
Answer briefly.
5. If you have been accused of something you are guilty of. What will you do and why?

1. Will you let your parents adopt a person who is a stranger? Why?

2. How will you show that you have repented from a mistake?

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 Additional Activity
I know by this time you have mastered your scanning and skimming skills. Practice makes perfect so, do
the practice below to further enhance your skills.

Activity 7. Fill in the Chart

Instruction: Find 5 books according to your choice and complete the reading log below. Use one sheet of paper
for this activity.
Date Book Title Author/s Reason/s why you
choose the book

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Answer Key
Preliminary Assessment Activity 6C. Skimming
Test Activity 6A. Scanning Poems - Sangcareppet A
Activity 1. Love 1. The total active cases of COVID Dandaniw (A Sheaf of
Identification Socks – 19 in the Philippines is 356, Poems, 1926)
1. CR Heart 618. Dal-lang Ti Amianan
2. SK Savage 2. 82. 8% of the active cases are (Songs of the North,
3. SC Juice mild. 1936)
4. SC Ball 3. The province that has the highest Kutibeng Ti Kailokuan
5. CR Peace newly-announced cases is (Lyre of Ilocos, 1936)
6. SK Kinds Quezon City. Biag Ni Lam-ang (Life of
7. CR Wiser 4. 2,379 newly reported cases are Lam-ang)
8. SC Busty added on October 18, 2020. Novel - Apay A Pinatyda
9. SC 5. The difference between Caloocan Ni Naw Simon? (Why
10. SK Supporting and Cavite’s active cases is 16. Did They Slay Don
Review! Activities 6. The hotline number of Simon)
Review! Department of Health (DOH) is Activity 6D. Close
Activity 4.
Review! (02)894 – COVID/1555 Reading
1. B
Activity 2. 7. The official Twitter account of 1. C
2. D
Answers may Department of Health (DOH) is 2. D
3. C
vary. @DOHgovph. 3. A
4. A
Whats New 8. The official Facebook account of 4. D
5. E
Activity 3. Word Department of Health (DOH) is 5. Answers may
Generalization
Puzzle OfficialDOHgov vary.
Activity 5.
Skimming – b, 9. 3.7% of the active cases are 6. Answers may
Yours e critical. vary.
Can Scanning – d, a 10. 14 labs were not able to submit 7. Answers may
Wise Close Reading data to COVID -19 Data vary.
Ear – c, f Respiratory System (CDRS) on Additional Activity
Bust October 17, 2020. Activity 7. Fill in the
Noun Activity 6B. Identification Chart
Day 1. SK Answers may vary.
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Kid 2. SC
Band 3. CR
Aces 4. SC
References
Books:

Crisostomo, M., Maglaqui, RL. & Pamintuan, F. (2013). Philippine Literature: Unearthing Its Color and
Grandeur. Malabon City: Jimczyville Publications.

Estrada, E. & Linsangan L. (2017). English of the New Generation 7 (K-12 Revised Edition). Quezon City:
Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc.

Websites:

Beale, AB. (2020). Skimming and Scanning: Two Strategies for Speeding up Your Reading. Retrieved from
https://www.howtolearn.com/2013/02/skimming-and-scanning-two-important-strategies-for-speeding-
up- your-reading/
Stainton, H. (2020). Reading Strategies: Skimming and Scanning. Retrieved from h
https://tourismteacher.com/reading-strategies-skimming-and-scanning/

(2020). Close Reading. Retrieved from h

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/readingv
iewing/Pages/teachingpracclose.aspx

(2020). DOH COVID – 19 Bulletin # 218. Retrieved from https://www.doh.gov.ph/covid19casebulletin218

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