A Good Reader

What is scanning?

• Reading quickly to get a general idea of the content

• Reading to find specific details

• Reading word by word for in-depth understanding

• Reading the text aloud to improve pronunciation

What is skimming?

• Reading quickly to get a general idea of the content

• Reading to find specific details

• Reading word by word for in-depth understanding

• Reading the text multiple times for comprehension

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the KWL technique?

• To improve spelling and grammar

• To organize thoughts before, during, and after reading

• To increase reading speed

• To memorize the text

What is the primary purpose of skimming a text?

• To memorize it

• To understand every detail

• To get a general idea about the topic

• To check for spelling errors

How can contextual clues help in understanding a text?

• They provide background information

• They give the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, or examples within the text

• They summarize the text

• They translate the text into another language

What kind of information do you focus on during scanning?

• Main ideas

• Specific facts and details

• Personal opinions

• Background information

If you want to quickly understand the main points of a long article, which technique should you use?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Indepth reading

• Annotating

What should you do before reading a text, according to the KWL technique?

• Read the entire text quickly

• Think about what you know about the topic

• Write down new vocabulary words

• Summarize the text

Which of the following is an example of using contextual clues?

• Using a dictionary to find the meaning of a word

• Guessing the meaning of a word by looking at the words around it

• Asking someone else for the meaning of a word

• Ignoring the unknown word and moving on

What should you focus on while skimming a text?

• Details and examples

• Specific names and dates

• Main ideas and key points

• Vocabulary and definitions