Skim & Scan

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What is scanning in reading?

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Scanning is a quick reading technique used to locate specific information or keywords in a text.

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What is skimming in reading?

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Skimming is a quick reading technique used to get a general idea of the content of a text.

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What type of reading is used to find specific details quickly?

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Scanning.

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What type of reading is used to understand the main ideas of a text?

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Skimming.

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What can help you when scanning a text?

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Key words and numbers.

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What does the term 'furious' mean?

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Very upset.

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When would you use skimming instead of scanning?

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When you want to understand the overall message or main ideas of a text.

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What is the primary purpose of scanning?

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To find specific information quickly.

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What is the primary purpose of skimming?

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To grasp the general idea or overview of a text.

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How can you improve your scanning skills?

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Practice by looking for specific information in various texts without reading every word.