1.1.2.2 - Targeted Eye Movement
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of skimming?
💡 Hint: Think about where you would look first in a passage.
Define scanning in the context of reading.
💡 Hint: What do you do when you want to find a statistic?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of skimming?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'TFTL' for skimming.
True or False: Scanning involves reading every word in a text.
💡 Hint: Consider the main goal of scanning.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a passage of at least 200 words using skimming. Identify the main idea and two supporting details within five minutes.
💡 Hint: 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.
💡 Hint: Think about key sections to prioritize for skimming first.
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