THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF READING

Skimming is reading by the sign posts

or clues in the selection. It is fast
reading in which the reader reads
headings and topic sentences and spotreads parts of paragraphs.
Scanning is glancing through a page
to
locate
a
particular
kind
of
information.
Idea reading is rapid reading for the
main idea. Moving swiftly, the eyes
catch large phrases at each glance and
register in the brain only the most
significant words in those phrases.
Exploratory reading is done when
one aims to get a fairly accurate picture
of a whole presentation of ideas.
Materials that call for this type of
reading contain few headings and cues
and require more concentration like long
articles
in
magazines,
descriptive
literature and light fiction.
In study reading the learner gets a
maximum understanding of the main
ideas and their relationships.
Techniques involved in the study of
reading
1. Preliminary skimming
2. Thinking and questioning oneself before
reading.
3. Concentrating on small units at a time
with breaks for thinking and note taking
between units.
4. Reviewing the basic ideas before close
reading.

In critical reading
consider the facts
necessary to read
reading of the main
false conclusions.

the reader stops to

carefully. It is not
fast because rapid
ideas might lead to

Critical reading requires reader to do the

following
1. Go back and consider carefully the
source of the reading materials and the
possible biases or ulterior motives its
author or publisher might have.
2. Consider facts about the author, his
background, and knowledge of the
subject.
3. Watch out for inconsistencies and for
false analogies.
4. Be aware of emotionally loaded words
which appeal to basic emotions and stir
up strong reactions.

Analytic reading is the type that

demands careful attention t each word
and its relative importance in relation to
other words in the sentence or
paragraph.
Reading
mathematical
theorems
and
problems,
scientific
formulae,
and
certain
definitive
statements of key ideas require a
questioning mind.

GUIDELINES TO EFFECTIVE READING

1. Improve reading comprehension and
rate. Acquire the skills needed to read
materials that vary in difficulty. Adjust
his reading speed to suit his purposes
and the nature of the material he reads.
2. Prepare for specific uses of reading:
extensive and intensive. Skills in reading
newspapers, novels may differ from
those needed in reading experiments,
reviewing for examinations or preparing
term papers.
3. Grasp learning content so as to gain
information on various fields: the
humanities, the arts, the sciences etc. A
good socializer or conversationalist
keeps himself informed of the latest
events in his community, his country
and the world.
4.
Use reading to improve skills in
listening, speaking and writing.
5. Be an independent learner through the
use of effective study habits at home and in
school.
6.
Refine critical thinking skills by
evaluating and appreciating what he reads.
7. Have fun by reading. Read different
materials that bring him pleasure, make
him laugh and help him relax.
Context Clues refers to the parts of a piece of
writing or speech that precede or follow a word
and contribute to its full meaning.
Types of Context Clues:
1. Definition an outright explanation of the
meaning of a word by introducing and
describing it within the same context.
Example: The cornea is the transparent outer
coating of the eyeball.
2. Synonym The meaning of the unknown
word is understood because the idea is
repeated in familiar words.
Example: In his complete uniform and with his
shining sword the tall man appeared
bellicose or warlike
3. Simile the word as and like used to show
an idea of comparison.
Example: The girls eyes glistened like bright
stars.

4. Example It helps illuminate the meaning

of a word.
Example: The artist engages in aesthetic
activities such as writing painting and
painting scenic spots.
5. Apposition Is a descriptive word, phrase
or clause placed beside the unknown
word.

Example:

6. Antonym A word which has an

opposite meaning.
7. Inference to infer is to reach an
opinion based on the given facts.
8. Analysis Many words are made of word
parts which give direct clues to
meaning.
9.