Practice - The Second Pass: Scanning with Questions in Mind
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Practice Questions
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What is scanning in reading?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from reading every word.
Why is it important to read comprehension questions first?
💡 Hint: Consider how questions direct your focus.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the second pass in reading?
💡 Hint: Think about how this differs from just reading the text.
True or False: Scanning involves reading every word carefully.
💡 Hint: Remember what scanning entails.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a passage and six comprehension questions. Describe how you would prepare to scan the passage for answers, including how you would prioritize your keywords.
💡 Hint: What strategies help in identifying which keywords are the most important?
Discuss the limitations of scanning when dealing with intricate passages that have deeper meanings not captured by keywords.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between comprehension depth and scanning speed.
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