## verkennend of zoekend lezen?

## Skimming OR Scanning

Skimming or Scanning |
WHAT | Learn how to read a text quickly looking for certain details OR to get a general idea of its topic.
WHY | If you know what type of information you need you can choose for different methods of reading a text. This is a real timesaver and much more effective!
HOW | Your teacher will provide you with a text with questions, such as an old exam. In pairs: divide the questions equally: one takes the even numbers and the other uneven. sixth etc. Alone: take a good look at your questions and decide what type of question it is: is it about the meaning of a word? is it about the general idea of a paragraph? do you need to find a quote (=citaat)? is it about a specific kind of information in the text? is it about the conclusion of the text? etc.. Now think about which strategy would suit each question best: skimming or scanning? Write this down above the question. In pairs: discuss the strategies you've assigned to the question, do you both agree? why (not)? Alone: Now you are going to answer the questions. Use the strategy you've picked out. In groups: get together with classmates who also had (un)even numbers, like you. Discuss the answers and the strategies you've used. Evaluate:Were they helpful? Why? Write this down.
TIME | You have 30 minutes in class
RESULTS | Hand in your sheet with the questions. It should include a chosen strategy for each question and the answer to the question. There should also be an evaluation.
FINISHED | When you are finished you check your planner to see what is next