Skimming and Scanning Techniques

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What are some strategies for effective skimming?

Highlight key points; rephrase the main point of each paragraph in your own words; underline unfamiliar words.

What should you consider before you begin to scan a text?

Be sure of your purpose; think about the information you are looking for.

What is a topic sentence?

The first sentence in a paragraph that explains the key idea.

What does 'chronologically' mean?

Organized in linear time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'flashback' in a story?

When the narrator jumps out of the present to describe an event from the past. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

Simply repeating sentences does not demonstrate understanding of the writer's message. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of skimming and scanning?

To read more quickly and effectively. Signup and view all the answers

How does skimming differ from scanning?

Skimming is used to quickly get a general idea of a text, while scanning is focused on finding specific information. Signup and view all the answers

When is skimming particularly useful?

When you have a lot to read in a short space of time; When revising topics to identify key information; When locating a passage in a text; When finding relevant material when planning an essay. Signup and view all the answers

What does scanning involve?

Reading through material to find specific information by pulling out specific words, phrases, or pieces of information. Signup and view all the answers