اللغة الإنجليزية — Reading: Reading Comprehension Strategies — Skimming, scanning, and detailed reading — 2 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Skimming, Scanning, Detailed Reading

Three essential strategies for the baccalaureate reading exam.

Skimming

Read quickly for the main idea. Look at: title, headings, first sentences, conclusion. Time: 2 minutes.

Scanning

Search for specific information: names, dates, numbers, key words.

Detailed Reading

Read carefully for vocabulary, context clues, inference.

Exam Tips

Read questions first, underline key words, look for synonyms.

Exercises

1. Skim a text in 2 minutes and summarize. 2. Scan for dates/names. 3. Answer comprehension questions.

See also: Technology Reading.