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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