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English
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
SCANNING, SKIMMING AND
CLOSE READING
English – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 7: Scanning, Skimming and Close Reading
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
SCANNING, SKIMMING
AND
CLOSE READING

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Scanning, Skimming and Close Reading!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Learning never exhausts the

mind.
-Leonardo Da Vinci-

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Scanning, Skimming and Close Reading!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
What I Know
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of
What is It the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
What’s More
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will
What I Can Do help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given
Additional Activities to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

TITLE PAGE ------------------------------------------------ i

INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE --------------------------------- ii

For the Facilitator --------------------------------- ii
For the Learner --------------------------------- iii

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW --------------------------------- 1

Learning Competency --------------------------------- 1

WHAT I KNOW ------------------------------------------------ 2

WHAT’S IN ------------------------------------------------ 4
Task 1 ------------------------------------------------ 4

WHAT’ S NEW ------------------------------------------------ 4

WHAT IS IT ------------------------------------------------ 6

WHAT’S MORE ------------------------------------------------ 8

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED --------------------------------- 9

WHAT I CAN DO ---------------------------------------- 9

ASSESSMENT ------------------------------------------------ 10

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES --------------------------------- 14

ANSWER KEYS ------------------------------------------------ 15

REFERENCES -------------------------------------------- 16

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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

How often do you read? Do you read for information, entertainment or

simply your pastime? Reading is important because it develops the mind.
Understanding the written word is one way the mind grows in its ability. Learning
to read is about listening and understanding as well as working out what is printed
on the page. Reading helps develop the mind and imagination and the creative side
of a person. It helps to improve (vocabulary and spelling) communication both
written and spoken. It plays an important part in building a good self-image. It is a
function that is necessary in today's society.

When you read, not only you are improving memory and empathy, but
research has shown that it can make readers feel better and more positive too.
Through reading, one can easily know sounds, words and language even at an
early literacy stage. It is considered exercise of the brain, it improves concentration,
it adds vocabulary and at the same time it is fun.

Did you know that not all reading materials are intended for close reading?
Sometimes you have to use appropriate reading strategies to meet your purpose of
why you read. With the help of this module, you will be learning the different
reading strategies to use in order for you to become an effective reader. You will be
able to appreciate SCANNING, SKIMMING and CLOSE READING as these will be
thoroughly explained to you in the next pages.

This module provides discussion about the lesson with appropriate examples
and activities for you to browse and answer religiously. The activities are simply
designed to cater to your needs in developing your skills in identifying scanning,
skimming and close reading and how these are used.

Begin by reading and understanding the Most Essential Learning

Competencies and Learning Objectives. These will tell you what you should
know and be able to do at the end of every lesson.

It is not enough that you acquire content or information. You must be able
to demonstrate what you learned by doing the activities prepared for you. In other
words, you must be able to digest the lesson through your effort in giving answers
to all activities in your activity notebook.

Learning Competency

Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose (e.g. scanning,

skimming, close reading, etc.) EN7RC-IV-b-10

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 At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Identify correctly scanning, skimming, and close reading. (Cognitive)

2. Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose. (Psychomotor)
3. Appreciate the different reading strategies (Affective)

4. Display self-independence in accomplishing tasks and exercises on reading

strategies (Attitude)

Please take note that all answers shall be written in your activity
notebooks, and that there should never be any markings placed in this module.

WHAT I KNOW

Pre-assessment:

Directions: Read each item carefully. Decide which reading strategy

you would use. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.

1. Identifying which part of a text you will need to read more

thoroughly later
a. close reading
b. skimming
c. scanning

2. Reading a novel
a. skimming
b. close reading
c. scanning

3. Looking for specific information within a text, to answer an exam

question
a. close reading
b. scanning
c. skimming

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 4. Reading a TV magazine to find out what time a programme is on
a. skimming
b. scanning
c. close reading

5. Reading instruction for putting together a DIY wardrobe

a. skimming
b. scanning
c. close reading

6. Using a dictionary to find the meaning of a word

a. scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming

7. Looking through a telephone directory to find a phone number

a. scanning
b. skimming
c. close reading

8. Looking at chapters and sub-headings to get idea of what a text is

about
a. scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming

9. Glancing through a magazine article to decide if it is worth

reading in depth
a. skimming
b. scanning
c. close reading

10.Reading a timetable to find out when the next bus is departing.

a. scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming

Source: https://www.esolcourses.com/ielts/lesson-1/ielts-reading-skills-multiple-choice.html

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 WHAT’S IN

Task 1: TRY THIS!

Directions. Fill in the blanks with what is being asked based on your prior
knowledge. Write your answer in your notebook.

1)_______________ and 2)______________ are reading techniques that use

rapid eye movement and keywords to move quickly through text for
slightly different purposes. 3) _______________ is reading rapidly in order to
get a general overview of the material. 4)______________ is reading rapidly in
order to find specific facts.

http://www.butte.edu/departments/
cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_scanning.html

WHAT’S NEW

You are doing good! Keep going! As you continue in this module, you
will get to know more appropriate reading strategies that will help you
become efficient reader in accordance to your purpose. Now, it is way better
if you go into a deeper understanding of the activities that you went through
actively. READ and take your time to get the important points about the
different reading strategies.

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DO THIS!
Directions. Read carefully and answer correctly what is being asked.
Write the letter of your answer in your activity notebook.

1. What is scanning?
a. Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.
b. Taking time to understand the whole text in depth
c. Quickly reading over a text to find some specific
information which is focused upon.

2. What is skimming?
a. Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.
b. Taking time to understand the whole text in depth
c. Quickly reading over a text to find some specific
information which is focused upon.
3. Looking through a Google Search list is an example?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning

4. Scrolling through Instagram to see what’s popular is an example

of?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning

5. Looking through a magazine to check what articles to read is an

example of?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning

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 WHAT IS IT

SKIMMING & SCANNING

1Skimming tells you what general information is within a section, scanning helps
you locate a particular fact. Skimming is like snorkeling, and scanning is more like
pearl diving.

2Skimming is a reading technique meant to look for main or general ideas in a text,
without going into detailed and exhaustive reading. In skimming, a reader reads
only important information, but not everything. This technique works effectively in
non-fiction materials, newspapers, and long novels.
When to use Skimming?

Use skimming in preview, overview, and review previewing (reading before you
read), reviewing (reading after you read), determining the main idea from a long
selection you don't wish to read, or when trying to find source material.

Skimming can save you hours of laborious reading. However, it is not always the
most appropriate way to read. It is very useful as a preview to a more detailed
reading or when reviewing a selection heavy in content. But when you skim, you
may miss important points or overlook the finer shadings of meaning, for which
rapid reading or perhaps even study reading may be necessary.

Use skimming to overview your textbook chapters or to review for a test. Use
skimming to decide if you need to read something at all. Skimming can tell you
enough about the general idea and tone of the material, as well as its gross
similarity or difference from other sources, to know if you need to read it at all.

To skim, prepare yourself to move rapidly through the pages. You will not read
every word; you will pay special attention to typographical cues-headings, boldface
and italic type, indenting, bulleted and numbered lists. You will be alert for key
words and phrases, the names of people and places, dates, nouns, and unfamiliar
words.

Examples:

1. Looking through a magazine to check what articles to

read
2. Scrolling through Instagram to see what’s popular
3. Reading a patient’s case notes in order to gain a general
overview of the patient

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Scanning
3Scanning is a reading technique to be used when you want to find specific
information quickly. In scanning, you have a question in your mind and you read a
passage only to find the answer, ignoring unrelated information. 4Scanning refers
to the technique when one looks into the document or the text provided for
searching some specific text such as some keywords.

When to use Scanning?

Use scanning in search for headings and subheadings to get a good grasp of the
idea, as to where your required detail will be found.
5Specific facts may be buried within long text passages that have relatively little
else to do with your topic. Skim this material first to decide if it is likely to contain
the facts you need. Don't forget to scan tables of contents, summaries, indexes,
headings, and typographical cues for you to find out specific information that you
need.
Examples:

1. Looking through a Google search list

2. Looking up the meaning of a word in the
dictionary
3. Looking where to buy Avengers movie in a
magazine

CLOSE READING

6Close reading is thoughtful, analysis of a text that focuses on important details or

patterns in order to develop a deep and precise understanding. Close read-worthy
texts include enough compound ideas worthy of exploring and discussing to
sustain one or more days of instruction.

7We use this skill when we need to understand every work in a part of a text. This
may be used when we answer detailed reading questions in exams.

Examples: 1. Reading a novel

2. Reading instructions for putting together a DIY Wardrobe
3. Reading the steps in baking cookies

1. http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html
2. https://literarydevices.net/skimming/
3. https://www.google.com/search?ei=W8seX7DMF4mK0gTegpyICg&q=scanning&oq=sca
nning&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCAAQkQIyCggAELEDEIMBEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyB
wgAELEDEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEM6BAgAEEc6CAgAELEDE
IMBOg4ILhCxAxCDARDHARCjAjoFCC4QsQM6CwgAELEDEIMBEJECUJpFWO5PYPNVaABwA
XgAgAHWB4gBvCeSAQU1LTQuM5gBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrAAQE&sclient=psy-
ab&ved=0ahUKEwjw5eyTuu3qAhUJhZQKHV4BB6EQ4dUDCAs&uact=5
4. www.tutorialspoint.com
5. http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html
6. https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/downloads/CCSS_reading.pdf
7. https://sites.google.com/site/eapresourcesonline/reading/strategies-skimming-and-
scanning

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 WHAT'S MORE

8 To skim, follow the general steps:

1. Read the table of contents or chapter overview to learn the main divisions of
ideas.
2. Glance through the main headings in each chapter just to see a word or
two. Read the headings of charts and tables.
3. Read the entire introductory paragraph and then the first and last sentence
only of each following paragraph. For each paragraph, read only the first few
words of each sentence or to locate the main idea.
4. Stop and quickly read the sentences containing keywords indicated in
boldface or italics.
5. When you think you have found something significant, stop to read the entire
sentence to make sure. Then go on the same way. Resist the temptation to
stop to read details you don't need.
6. Read chapter summaries when provided.

If after skimming you decide the material will be useful, go ahead and scan:

1. Know what you're looking for. Decide on a few key words or phrases–search
terms, if you will. You will be a flesh-and-blood search engine.
2. Look for only one keyword at a time. If you use multiple keywords, do multiple
scans.
3. Let your eyes float rapidly down the page until you find the word or phrase
you want.
4. When your eye catches one of your keywords, read the surrounding material
carefully.

9When you close-read, this includes:

1. Using short passages and excerpts
2. Diving right into the text with limited pre-reading activities
3. Focusing on the text itself
4. Rereading deliberately
5. Reading with a pencil
6. Noticing things that are confusing
7. Discussing the text with others
8. Think-Pair Share or Turn and Talk frequently or Small groups and whole
class
9. Responding to text-dependent questions

8. http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html
9. https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/downloads/CCSS_reading.pdf

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Review the lesson on SKIMMING, SCANNING and CLOSE

READING. Then write your reflection in your notebook by finishing up the
unfinished statements below.

I have learned that ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

I have realized that _______________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

I will apply _______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

WHAT I CAN DO

Directions.
A. Complete each item below and write your answers in your notebook.

1. Skimming is _________________________________________.
2. Scanning is __________________________________________.
3. Close Reading is ____________________________________.

B. Read items on skimming, scanning and close reading carefully and

answer questions correctly. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write
it in your activity notebook.

1. Looking up the meaning of a word in the Dictionary is an example

of:
a. skimming b. scanning

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 2. Skimming is mostly used while reading newspaper or magazine.
a. true b. false

3. Looking for your flight number at the airport information board is

an example of?
a. skimming b. scanning

4. Searching Spotify for Marshmello’s songs is an example of?

a. Skimming b. scanning

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5ca786704a89d0001cc59ade/skimming-and-scanning

ASSESSMENT

You have gone far already. Great Job! To help you sharpen more your
skills in Skimming, Scanning and Close Reading. here is your FINAL TASK.

Directions: Read each item carefully. Decide which reading strategy you
would use. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. Identifying which part of a text you will need to read more thoroughly
later

a. close reading
b. skimming
c. scanning

2. Reading a novel

a. skimming
b. close reading
c. scanning

3. Looking for specific information within a text, to answer an exam

question

a. close reading
b. scanning
c. skimming

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 4. Reading a TV magazine to find out what time a program is on

a. skimming
b. scanning
c. close reading

5.Reading instruction for putting together a DIY wardrobe

a. skimming
b. scanning
c. close reading

6.Using a dictionary to find the meaning of a word

a. scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming

7.Looking through a telephone directory to find a phone number

a. scanning
b. skimming
c. close reading

8.Looking at chapters and sub-headings to get idea of what a text is about

a. Scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming

9.Glancing through a magazine article to decide if it is worth reading in depth

d. skimming
d. scanning
e. close reading

10.Reading a timetable to find out when the next bus is departing.

a. scanning
b. close reading
c. skimming
https://www.esolcourses.com/ielts/lesson-1/ielts-reading-skills-
multiple-choice.html

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B. Read each item carefully and answer what is being asked. Write your
answers in your activity notebook.

1. Skimming techniques include:

a. looking for the main idea of the article
b. looking for specific words, phrases, names, dates or places

2. Scanning techniques include:

a. looking for the main idea of the article
b. looking for specific words, phrases, names, dates or places

3. At what age did Tiger Woods first win the US Masters?

When Tiger won the US masters in 1997, he was only 21 years old. In
winning, he broke lots of records. He won the title by 12 strokes,
which was the biggest ever victory at the US masters. He also became
the youngest champion in 61 years.

a. 21 b. 12

4. Skim this text in less than 5 seconds and choose the correct
opinion:

When Tiger won the US masters in 1997, he was only 21 years old. In
winning, he broke lots of records. How won the title by 12 strokes,
which was the biggest ever victory at the US masters. He also became
the youngest champion in 61 years.
a. This article is about Tiger Woods’ victory on the golf course.
b. This article s about the different types of sports.

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imming-and-scanning

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C. Using the Venn Diagram, compare and contrast Skimming and
Scanning. Give at least one big idea from each of the item. Copy and
answer.

SKIMMING SCANNING

Finally, you have finished your FINAL TASK! Grab a glass of water
and quench your thirst. Have a little break, stretch out and breathe fresh air
before going to another task. Always remember the different reading
strategies and make use of them for these are helpful in your every
day.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

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ANSWER KEYS
Pre-assessment:
Assessment
1. skimming
2. close reading
1. skimming
3. scanning
2. close reading
4. scanning
3. scanning
5. close reading
4. scanning
6. scanning
5. close reading
7. scanning
6. scanning
8. skimming
7. scanning
9. skimming
8. skimming
10. scanning
9. skimming
10. scanning
B. 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A
C.
Skimming looks for general ideas
What’s in: Scanning looks for specific ideas
1. Skimming Both are reading strategies
2. Scanning
3. Skimming
4. Scanning
What’s New
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
Additional Activities:
What I can do.
A. Please refer answers to the lesson
content
B.
1. B- scanning
2. A – true
3. B – scanning
4. B. – scanning
REFERENCES

https://www.esolcourses.com/ielts/lesson-1/ielts-reading-skills-multiple-
choice.html

http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5ca786704a89d0001cc59ade/skimming-and-
scanning
https://www.liceomorgagni.edu.it/sites/www.liceomorgagni.it/files/materiali-
docente/worksheets_1.pdf

http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html

https://literarydevices.net/skimming/

https://www.google.com/search?ei=W8seX7DMF4mK0gTegpyICg&q=scanning&oq=sc
anning&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCAAQkQIyCggAELEDEIMBEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMy
BwgAELEDEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEMyBAgAEEM6BAgAEEc6CAgAELE
DEIMBOg4ILhCxAxCDARDHARCjAjoFCC4QsQM6CwgAELEDEIMBEJECUJpFWO5PYPNVaA
BwAXgAgAHWB4gBvCeSAQU1LTQuM5gBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrAAQE&sclient=psy-
ab&ved=0ahUKEwjw5eyTuu3qAhUJhZQKHV4BB6EQ4dUDCAs&uact=5

www.tutorialspoint.com

http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html

https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/downloads/CCSS_reading.pdf

https://sites.google.com/site/eapresourcesonline/reading/strategies-skimming-
and-scanning

http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/readingstrategies/skimming_sca
nning.html

https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/downloads/CCSS_reading.pdf

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5ca786704a89d0001cc59ade/skimming-and-
scanning

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