Skimming

 is used to quickly gather the

most important information or
gist.
 done by running your eyes
over the texts noting the most
important information.
 Understanding each word is
not important
Examples:
1. reading a journal to
identify which detail
would you like to read
2. getting main idea of a
text
3. reading a text to get the
general information
 Scanning
 is used to find a
particular details of
information.
 done by running your
eyes over the texts while
looking for specific
information.
  It is okay not to
understand some phrases
or words
Examples:
1. looking for specific details in
your contact list
2. Internet search
3. checking your daily schedule
Intensive reading
 is used in shorter texts
to get important details
 involves close reading
for specific information
 Understanding each
word is necessary
Examples:
1. reading an article
2. book critique
3. research work
 Extensive reading
 is used to gather
general knowledge
 generally, uses reading
longer texts for
entertainment purposes
 This helps a reader in
enhancing fluency and
speed in reading.
Examples:
1. reading a short story
2. reading an online series