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What is the purpose of skimming?
Think about where you would look first in a passage.
Define scanning in the context of reading.
What do you do when you want to find a statistic?
What is the primary purpose of skimming?
Remember the acronym 'TFTL' for skimming.
True or False: Scanning involves reading every word in a text.
Consider the main goal of scanning.
Analyze a passage of at least 200 words using skimming. Identify the main idea and two supporting details within five minutes.
Focus on the opening sentences and last paragraph.
You’re given a long article to read, but you’re short on time. Describe your strategy for both skimming and scanning to gather critical information within 10 minutes.
Think about key sections to prioritize for skimming first.
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