1.6.1 - Skim Read (Pass 1 - The Gist)
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Practice Questions
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Define Skim Reading.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of reading quickly.
What should you focus on during Skim Reading?
💡 Hint: Consider what guides your understanding of the text.
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What does Skim Reading focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider what your primary goal is when skimming.
True or False: While Skim Reading, you should stop for every unfamiliar word.
💡 Hint: Think about the approach you should take when encountering difficult vocabulary.
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Critically evaluate a passage using Skim Reading. Summarize the main ideas and supporting details you identify.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the structure of the passage during your analysis.
Create a Skim Reading guide that instructs others on how to effectively anticipate the main ideas of any passage.
💡 Hint: Think about what questions you would want answered after skimming.
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