Introduction to Intensive Reading

Fill in the blank: Intensive reading requires the reader to engage _______ with the text.

Open-ended: Describe one benefit of intensive reading mentioned in the passage.

Matching: Match the following terms with their descriptions. 1. Intensive Reading 2. Extensive Reading 3. Critical Thinking 4. Retention A. Reading for pleasure and general understanding B. Analyzing and understanding complex materials C. The ability to analyze and interpret information D. The ability to remember information

Fill in the blank: Teachers use intensive reading exercises to help students develop _______ skills.

Open-ended: Explain the difference between intensive reading and extensive reading as described in the passage.

What is one method mentioned in the passage that helps students understand the overall content of a text?

• Reading quickly

• Skimming the text

• Breaking down the text into smaller parts

• Reading aloud

Which skill is NOT directly improved by intensive reading according to the passage?

• Critical thinking

• Speed reading

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

How does intensive reading help in subjects like literature, history, and science?

• By allowing students to read more books

• By helping students understand the material deeply

• By encouraging students to read quickly

• By making the text more entertaining

What is the main purpose of intensive reading?

• To read for pleasure

• To analyze and understand complex materials

• To read as many books as possible

• To skim through the text quickly

Which of the following is NOT a focus of intensive reading?

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

• Structure of the text

• Speed reading