Understanding the SLAY Technique

The video addresses common reading comprehension issues, especially during timed tests, and introduces the SLAY technique to improve reading skills. SLAY stands for Skim, Look, Answer, and Check, each step designed to enhance focus and comprehension. The video emphasizes the importance of skimming the text, looking at questions beforehand, reading attentively, answering questions, and checking answers. The technique is proven effective, as demonstrated by a student who successfully passed her tests using it. The video concludes with encouragement to believe in oneself and apply the technique for better results.

What is the main issue discussed at the beginning of the video?

• Reading with distractions

• Reading too fast

• Not remembering what was read

• Reading without interest

Why is it important to comprehend passages during timed tests?

• To impress the examiner

• To finish the test quickly

• To ensure correct answers

• To avoid boredom

What does the SLAY technique aim to improve?

• Speaking fluency

• Reading comprehension

• Reading speed

• Writing skills

What does the 'S' in SLAY stand for?

• Study

• Skim

• Scan

• Summarize

What should you do during the 'Skim' step?

• Skip the first paragraph

• Ignore the images

• Look at the title and subtitles

• Read every word carefully

What is the first step in the SLAY technique?

• Actually read

• Skim the passage

• Check your answers

• Look at the questions

How long should you spend on the 'Skim' step?

• 30 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 1 minute

What does the 'L' in SLAY stand for?

• Learn

• Look at the questions

• List

• Locate

Why should you look at the questions before reading the passage?

• To memorize them

• To know what to focus on

• To answer them immediately

• To skip difficult ones

What should you ignore when looking at the questions?

• Multiple-choice questions

• True or false questions

• Short answer questions

• Questions with line references