
Skimming and Scanning
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main goal of scanning?
To locate specific information quickly.
To read every word in detail.
To summarize the entire text.
To memorize the content thoroughly.
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of skimming?
Quickly reading the headlines and subheadings of an article to decide if you want to read it in detail.
Reading every word of a text carefully to understand it fully.
Taking notes while reading a book to remember key points.
Summarizing the main ideas of a text after reading it thoroughly.
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is skimming?
A slow reading technique to understand every detail of a text.
A fast reading technique used to get the main ideas of a text without reading every word.
A method of reading that focuses on the visual aspects of the text.
A technique used to memorize the text word for word.
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What reading technique would you use to understand the falling action in a story?
Scanning
Skimming
Detailed Reading
Critical Reading
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Is skimming a slow or fast reading technique?
Skimming is a slow reading technique.
Skimming is a fast reading technique.
Skimming is an average reading technique.
Skimming is a reading technique used for detailed comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can you use scanning for detailed understanding?
Yes, scanning is meant for detailed understanding.
No, scanning is not meant for detailed understanding; it is for finding specific information.
Scanning can be used for both detailed understanding and finding specific information.
Scanning is primarily for memorization.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can you use skimming for detailed understanding?
Yes, skimming is suitable for detailed understanding.
No, skimming is not suitable for detailed understanding; it is meant for getting a general idea.
Skimming can be used for both detailed understanding and general ideas.
Skimming is only useful for understanding complex texts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
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