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SUBMITTED TO : SHAISTA SYEDA
Academic reading
Academic reading is complex, multi-level and different from
other kinds of reading. Reading academically allow you to learn
new words, master new phrases and comprehend new ideas
critically.
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SKIMMING
Skimming is reading a text quickly to get a general idea
of meaning. It can be contrasted with scanning, which is
reading in order to find specific information, e.g. figures
or names.
Example
A learner taking a reading exam decides to approach text
by looking at the title, introductions, and any diagrams
and sub-headings, then skim reading to get a clear
general idea of what the text is about.
In the classroom
Skimming is a specific reading skill which is common in
reading newspapers, messages and e-mails. It is
important that learners understand that there is no need
to read every word when skimming, so often teachers set
this as a timed task to encourage speed.
SCANNING
Scanning is reading a text quickly in order to find specific
information, e.g. figures or names. It can be contrasted
with skimming, which is reading quickly to get a general
idea of meaning.
Example
A learner taking a reading test needs to scan a text on
population rates quickly to find out if a series of
statements about the population figures are true or false.
In the classroom
As the above example shows, scanning is a specific
reading skill which is often used in combination with
others such as skimming and intensive reading.
Learners need to learn different ways and understand
that choosing how to read is an important step in building
reading skills.
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