1.1.1 - Skimming for Gist (Overall Understanding)
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of skimming?
💡 Hint: Think about why you wouldn't want to read everything in detail.
List two key elements you should focus on when skimming a text.
💡 Hint: These elements often provide important information at a glance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary reason for skimming a text?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of skimming in contrast to in-depth reading.
True or False: Skimming should always be followed by a detailed reading.
💡 Hint: Consider why you would need to comprehend fully after skimming.
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Challenge Problems
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After skimming a passage, can you list the three main ideas you identified, and explain how you discovered them?
💡 Hint: Use your initial skimming notes as prompts.
Analyze a paragraph you've skimmed and determine whether the topic sentence aligns with the supporting details. Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Find connections between claims and evidence to see if they fit together.
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