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Learn the art of skimming, a fast reading skill for general understanding. Follow steps to skim effectively, from title to key points, to outline texts quickly. Enhance your reading efficiency!
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Reading Skill — Skimming B6U5 The Power of Nature Reddish
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Definition What kind of reading skill do you use? Reread passage you have already studied. Look over your mail. Flipp through a new book or magazine. Keep informed in a general way about the news. • Skimming
Definition What is SKIMMING? Fast reading skill Fastest speed Partial reading General understanding
Steps • Read the title and subtitle • Read the opening paragraph(s) (usu. entirely) • Read the key setence of each body paragraph • Read the last paragraph (usu. entirely) • Generalize about the main idea and outline the text
Application Step A : Read the title and subtitle AN EXCITING JOB
Application Step B : Read the First Paragraph Para 1 : conjunction : word that is about the topic
Application Step C : Read the key setence of each body paragraph Para 2
Application Step C : Read the key setence of each body paragraph Step C : Read the Body Paragraphs Para 3 charts photos pictures ...
Application Step C : Read the key setence of each body paragraph Step C : Read the Body Paragraphs Para 4
Application Step D : Read the Last Paragraph Para 5
Application Step E : Outlining the Passage
Assignments • Think about the following questions: • What' s the main idea of the passage? • What's the function of each part in the outline?
Thank You! Reading Skill — Skimming Reddish