Lesson plan Quiz

What is skimming?

• A) A type of detailed reading

• B) A way to quickly identify the main points of a text

• C) A method to scan the text for key words

• D) A technique to get an overview of a text before reading it in detail

Which of the following is a technique for skimming a text?

• A. Read each sentence in order

• B. Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph

• C. State the specific information you are looking for.

• D. Memorize the main ideas and important information

The Canada goose is a large bird found in North America. It has a black head, white chin, and brown body.

What color is the Canada goose's head?

• A) Black

• B) White

• C) Brown

• D. Gray

What is a scanning strategy?

• A) A method of reading that focuses on main ideas

• B) A way of highlighting important words

• C) A method of reading that focuses on details

• D) A way of taking notes

Scanning is a strategy used to?

• Read quickly and focus on keywords

• B. Read through a piece of text in its entire

• C. Summarize the text

• D. Read the title

John and his family had to move from their small town to the city. Even though it was difficult to leave their old home, they were eager to explore the new city.

Q: What was John and his family feeling about the move?

• A. Excited

• B. Sad

• C. Relieved

• D. Nervous

Scanning is a reading strategy that is used to quickly locate specific information.

Q: What is the best way to use the scanning strategy?

• A. Read the passage in its entirety.

• B. Read the passage quickly, paying attention to the key words.

• C. Read the passage slowly, paying attention to the details.

• D. Read the passage quickly, skimming over the details.

In the late 1800s, a young doctor named William Halsted revolutionized surgery with the introduction of rubber gloves. By using the gloves, he was able to reduce the amount of bacteria that could enter a patient’s body during an operation. He also developed a technique known as “skimming” that allowed surgeons to quickly identify the organs they needed to operate on without having to dissect the entire body.

What did William Halsted revolutionize?

• A. Surgery

• B. Dentistry

• C. Alchemy

• D. Sorcery

In the late 1800s, a young doctor named William Halsted revolutionized surgery with the introduction of rubber gloves. By using the gloves, he was able to reduce the amount of bacteria that could enter a patient’s body during an operation. He also developed a technique known as “skimming” that allowed surgeons to quickly identify the organs they needed to operate on without having to dissect the entire body.

How did he reduce the amount of bacteria entering a patient’s body?

• A. Sanitizing utensils

• B. Wearing gloves when performing

• C. Washing hands before operating

• D. Disinfecting the area

In the late 1800s, a young doctor named William Halsted revolutionized surgery with the introduction of rubber gloves. By using the gloves, he was able to reduce the amount of bacteria that could enter a patient’s body during an operation. He also developed a technique known as “skimming” that allowed surgeons to quickly identify the organs they needed to operate on without having to dissect the entire body.

What technique did he develop?

• A. Embalming

• B. Mummification

• C. Skimming

• D. Skinning