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o Step 1: Ask students to Skim Read the text by quickly reading the first and last
sentences of each paragraph and scanning for main ideas.
o Step 2: After skimming, give them a specific question or piece of information to
search for, and ask them to Scan Read the same text to find the answer.
o Discuss how skimming gave them a broad understanding and scanning helped
them find specific details.
Conclusion
Review the key differences between Skim Read and Scan Read:
o Skim Read: A quick reading method to understand the general ideas or get an
overview.
o Scan Read: A focused technique used to find specific information or details in a
text.
Encourage students to practice both reading techniques in different situations:
o Use Skim Read when you need a broad understanding of a topic.
o Use Scan Read when you need to find specific details quickly in a text.
