Brief Summary
This video explains two essential reading strategies: skimming and scanning. Skimming is used to get a quick overview of a text, while scanning is used to find specific information. The video details how to practice each technique, providing practical tips and examples to enhance reading comprehension and efficiency.
- Skimming helps in getting a quick overview of a text by reading titles, subtitles, and the first sentences of paragraphs.
- Scanning is useful for finding specific information by focusing on keywords and quickly moving your eyes through the text.
- Mastering these skills requires continuous practice.
Introduction to Skimming and Scanning
The lesson introduces two reading strategies: skimming and scanning. Skimming is presented as a technique to quickly overview a text without reading every word, while scanning is described as a method for finding specific information. The video aims to explain these techniques to improve reading efficiency and comprehension.
Understanding Skimming
Skimming is a reading technique used to get a quick overview of a text without reading it word for word. It's likened to window shopping, where you glance at items to gather quick information. When something interests you, you stop to consider it more closely.
How to Practice Skimming
To practice skimming, one should read the titles, subtitles, and subheadings of the text. Additionally, it's helpful to look at diagrams, pictures, and illustrations. Reading the first sentence of each paragraph and looking for key information such as dates, names, and places are also important steps in effective skimming.
Understanding Scanning
Scanning is a technique used to search for specific information, similar to looking up words in a dictionary or checking train departure times. It's compared to going to a bookstore with a specific novel in mind, where you go directly to the relevant section to find what you need.
How to Practice Scanning
To practice scanning, first, be clear about the information you're looking for and focus on keywords. Scan the entire text quickly, starting at the top of the page and moving your eyes rapidly towards the bottom. Look at the table of contents, index, topic headers, and photo captions. If searching for a specific date, quickly read the paragraph looking only for numbers. Also, examine graphs, symbols, and charts, noting the information they provide.
Conclusion
Knowing skimming and scanning techniques is very useful for efficiently finding information and making reading comprehension easier. To master these skills, continuous practice is necessary. The video concludes with a thank you and a promise of more lessons to come.
