2022_심화영어독해와작문

UNIT 1 Reading Strategy: Skimming & Scanning (p.12) Reading & Writing Strategies Tips for Effective Skimming and Scanning 1. Practice: The more you practice these techniques, the quicker and more efficient you will become. 2. Be Focused: Stay focused on your purpose (general understanding for skimming, specific information for scanning). 3. Combine Techniques: Sometimes you may need to skim first to get an overview and then scan for specific details. 4. Use Tools: Highlighters, notes, and sticky flags can help you mark important sections or information as you skim and scan. Skimming Scanning Purpose to get a general idea of the content and main points of a text without reading every word to find specific information or details within a text without reading the entire text When to Use when you need to quickly understand the overall message or structure of a text, such as before a class discussion when deciding if a source is relevant to your research when you are looking for a particular fact, date, number, or piece of information, such as during a research project when answering specific questions from a text How to [How to Skim] 1. Title and Headings: Read the title and headings to get an overview of the topic. 2. Introduction and Conclusion: Read the introduction and conclusion paragraphs to understand the main argument or summary. 3. First Sentences: Read the first sentence of each paragraph, as it often contains the main idea. 4. Visual Elements: Look at any charts, graphs, or pictures to grasp key information quickly. 5. Keywords: Pay attention to bold words and repeated phrases, as they highlight important concepts. [How to Scan] 1. Identify Keywords: Know what specific information or keywords you are looking for. 2. Quick Eye Movements: Move your eyes quickly over the text, looking for the keywords or information you need. 3. Highlight Key Sections: Focus on areas where the information is likely to be, such as tables, key points, or sections marked by headings. 4. Read Specific Sections: Once you find the keywords, read the surrounding sentences or paragraphs to get the precise information. 140 I Reading & Writing Strategies