Reading Skills

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and definitions related to reading skills, including skimming, scanning, SQ3R, and intensive and extensive reading techniques.

Skimming

Reading quickly to get the main idea without focusing on every word.

Purpose of Skimming

To save time, understand the general idea, and decide if more reading is needed.

Steps of Skimming

Read titles, introductions, summaries, bold words, and first/last sentences; skip detailed examples.

Scanning

Looking for specific pieces of information within a text.

Purpose of Scanning

Find specific information, review data, efficiently extract precise data, and rapidly locate specific details.

How to Scan

Know exactly what you're looking for, look for specific patterns, move your eyes rapidly, and ignore irrelevant information.

Advantages of Scanning

Extremely efficient for finding specific information, allows quick access to key facts, and useful for reviewing large text.

Difference between Skimming and Scanning

Skimming is for general ideas, while scanning is for specific information.

SQ3R

A reading technique developed by F.B. Robinson to improve reading speed, comprehension, and understanding, involving Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review.

Intensive Reading

A reading method focused on reading short texts carefully for complete understanding.

Key Points of Intensive Reading

Focuses on short texts, involves slow reading for full comprehension, emphasizes vocabulary and grammar, often uses a dictionary.

Purpose of Intensive Reading

To understand the exact meaning, improve language skills, prepare for exams, and analyze academic texts.

Extensive Reading

An approach where learners read large amounts of easy material for general understanding and enjoyment.

Characteristics of Extensive Reading

Materials are accessible, aimed at building confidence and enjoyment, and encourages reading as much as possible.

Benefits of Extensive Reading

Improves reading speed and fluency, develops vocabulary, enhances comprehension, builds confidence, and supports improvement in writing and speaking.