Step 1
The words and phrases below will appear in the text. Use the various Quizlet study modes to get used to the words. Enjoy!
Step 2
Read the paragraphs below. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.
Step 3
Read the text and answer the questions. If you are unsure of any words, please double click the word and the dictionary definition will appear automatically. On a mobile device, you will need to type the word in the dictionary box. Good luck!
1 point
skimming
scanning
2.
Question 2
If we want to get a general idea of the text, we should use _____.
1 point
skimming
scanning
3.
Question 3
If we want to scan to find this woman’s name, we should look for _____.
1 point
pictures
numbers
words starting with big (capital) letters
words starting with small letters
4.
Question 4
When skimming, what should we read? (Check all that apply.)
2 points
First paragraph
Words starting with big (capital) letters
Title
First sentence of each paragraph
Step 4
Answer the short poll question.
Step 5