English Entry 3 Learning Resource Skimming, Scanning and Detailed Reading
Contents Skimming, Scanning and Detailed Reading Rt/E3.6 Pages 1-10 Rt/E3. Rt/E3.8 West Nottinghamshire College 1
Information Skimming, Scanning and Detailed Reading It is not always necessary to read every word in a piece of text to understand the meaning of the text or locate particular information. You can use skimming and scanning. Skimming This is reading the text quickly to get the overall meaning. To do this: look at the headings and subheadings; look at the opening sentence of a paragraph; look at any pictures or illustrations. Scanning This is fast reading to locate particular information. To do this: scan the text for key words; highlight or underline these key words; go back and read each sentence containing the key words. Detailed reading This involves reading each word carefully. It may be necessary to read a difficult piece of text more than once. West Nottinghamshire College 2
Exercise 1 SUNSHINE HOLIDAY CAMP Excellent family caravans, all with sea views. There is a supermarket, heated swimming pool, play area for children, laundry facilities and shower block etc. Mini golf course, small gym, sauna, gokarting, and club house with disco. 4 to 6 berth caravans available. Babysitting services for children up to 12 years of age. Café with special meals for children. Caravan prices start at 300 per week. 1) An old couple are looking for a quiet holiday by the sea. Skim the text above. Is the Sunshine Holiday Camp suitable for them? 2) A young family are looking for a holiday which caters for children as well as adults. Scan the text for the key word children. How many times does the word children appear in the text? 3) Is there a suitable caravan for a couple with 5 children? 4) Is there a child minding service for a couple with 13 year old twins? 5) Does the camp have a club house? West Nottinghamshire College 3
Exercise 2 In order to answer the following questions, you will be asked to skim, scan and carefully read the text on the following page. 1) Skim read the text. Are there any courses for people interested in studying sports? 2) Skim read the text. Can you speak to people about the courses if you can t attend the open day? 3) Scan the text and find the extension number for Anna Smith. 4) Scan the text to find out which room the TV & Film team are in. 5) Scan the text and write down the 4 different types of music mentioned. 6) Read the text carefully. Which team claim they have new rooms? ) Read the text carefully. The public may see your work if you do which type of course? West Nottinghamshire College 4
Open day 1 st July Call 01232 112115 for more information. Art and Design Come and talk to our team about our range of art and design courses - the courses are at all levels. Our art studios have recently been modernised and cater for all types of art work. We even have our own public gallery to show our students work. The team are in room 62, main building. If you cannot make the open day, please call David Hodge or Anna Smith on extension 3224 for more information. Music If you are passionate about making music, talk to our expert tutors about a course in music. Whether you re into rock, pop, jazz or classical, we can help you create great music. Come to the open day and have a tour around our state-of the-art studios and sound rooms. The team are in room 21, main building. If you cannot make the open day, please call Jeff Jones on extension 3211 for more information. TV & Film Whether you re wanting to be a producer, sound technician or in front of the camera, we have a course for you. Our team has worked within the industries themselves and are keen to see new talent. With high tech equipment and new editing suites, you can try your hand at everything. The team are in room 46, main building. If you cannot make the open day, please call Sarah Acton or Sally Jarvis on extension 3218 for more information. West Nottinghamshire College 5
Exercise 3 For each of the situations below, say whether you would be more likely to scan, skim or read them in detail. Circle the correct answer. 1) Looking for a cartoon PG film in a cinema guide. 2) Quickly looking at what stories are in the local newspaper. 3) Reading a newspaper story that interests you. 4) Trying to find a word in a dictionary. 5) Reading the definition of the word in the dictionary. 6) Reading a really good novel. ) Finding the name of a road in the index of a Street A-Z book. West Nottinghamshire College 6