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Define scanning in your own words.
Think about how you search for something in a book.
What is a keyword?
Recall our discussion about searching for clues.
What does scanning help you achieve while reading?
What is the main goal of this reading technique?
True or False: Keywords are not important when scanning.
Keywords are your guides in the text.
In a timed reading exam, you're required to find a specific fact in a dense paragraph within 30 seconds. Discuss your scanning approach.
What steps can you take to improve your speed?
Analyze the benefits and challenges of scanning in digital texts as opposed to printed pages. Give examples where apposite techniques differ.
Think of how you would read on your phone versus a book.
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