Skimming and Scanning

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Skimming and Scanning
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Skimming(Take off what is on the surface)
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Skimming a text(Look for general information on
the surface of the text.)

• 1) Read the title.
• 2) Read the headings.
• 3) Read the first paragraph of the piece.
• 4) Read the last paragraph of the piece.

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Scanning (Look for specific information.)
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Scanning a text. (Look for specific
information.)

• 1) Scan for numbers.
• 2) Scan for names.
• 3) Scan for answers to specific questions.