EXIT: SKIMMING AND SCANNING SKILLS

Which of the following is an example of scanning?

• Reading a novel in one sitting
• Reading the abstract and section headings of a research article
• Reading every word of a text
• Reading a recipe book from cover to cover

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective of this reading?

• Define skimming and scanning
• Read every word of a text
• Identify the techniques of skimming and scanning
• Explain the purpose of skimming and scanning

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using skimming and scanning?

• Improving reading comprehension
• Reading every word of a text
• Enhancing reading efficiency
• Saving time

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What is the relationship between skimming and scanning?

• They both involve reading every word of a text
• They are used for different purposes
• They are both ineffective reading strategies
• They are the same technique

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What is the purpose of skimming?

• To quickly gather an overview of a text
• To locate specific information within a text
• To skip important information
• To read every detail of a text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the purpose of scanning?

• To locate specific information within a text
• To quickly gather an overview of a text
• To skip important information
• To read every word of a text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is an example of skimming?

• Reading every word of a text
• Reading a recipe book from cover to cover
• Reading the abstract and section headings of a research article
• Reading a novel in one sitting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in scanning?

• Reading every sentence in a paragraph
• Focusing on keywords and phrases
• Using an index or table of contents
• Focusing on numbers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a context in which skimming and scanning can be effective?

• Reading a novel for pleasure
• Writing an essay
• Studying for an exam
• Researching a topic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for effectively using skimming and scanning?

• Reading every sentence in a paragraph
• Focusing on keywords and phrases
• Focusing on numbers
• Using an index or table of contents

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10