Improve Your Reading Skills: Scanning and Skimming Techniques
Enhance your reading skills by mastering the art of scanning and skimming. Learn how to efficiently search for specific information without reading every word. Discover tips for scanning different types of texts and practice answering questions based on scanned content.
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Heading here Scanning and Skimming Estimated timing: 20 minutes Scanning allowing your eyes to search for keywords in a text, rather than reading and understanding every word. Skimming getting the gist of the text by reading the title and headings and picking out sentences that are key to the purpose of the text. Again, it is not necessary to read and understand every word when skim reading. literacytrust.org.uk 1
Heading here Scanning You scan texts such as timetables, dictionaries, reference books, social media and google searches when searching for very specific information. Some tips: Before scanning, have a clear picture in your mind of what information you need (e.g. which train you hope to catch or which part of a recipe you want to check). Use contents pages, indexes, titles, page numbers and subheadings to identify where the information is likely to be. Let your eyes search the text, seeking out keywords and skipping over irrelevant information. Do not read every word. literacytrust.org.uk 2
Heading here Scan the text and then answer the questions First Aid Guidance Contents 1) Contents Questions 2) Legal Duty 3) Designated first aider Which section contains information on first aid kits? 4) Insurance 5) Risk assessment 6) First aid at work representatives Which section contains information on RIDDOR reporting? 7) First aid kits 8) Medi-card procedure 9) Responsibilities Which section contains information on insurance? 10) Recording and reporting 11) Accident reporting 12) Accident investigation and RIDDOR reporting 13.Sending casualties to hospital 13) Release from hospital literacytrust.org.uk 3 14) First aid procedures
Heading here Answers Which section contains information on first aid kits? 7 Which section contains information on RIDDOR reporting? 12 Which section contains information on insurance? 4 literacytrust.org.uk 4
Heading here Scan the section on first aid kits and then answer the questions on the next slide First aid kits First aid representatives are provided with adequately equipped first aid response kits with necessary items for the nature of the hazards involved. Only first aid supplies specified by risk assessment or the regulations will be kept. No creams (except burns cream), lotions or drugs will be kept in these bags, including paracetamol. First aid representatives must ensure that their kits are regularly checked to establish if the items are sufficient to meet requirements (use by dates, state of packaging, items used) and replenished when necessary. All out of date first aid supplies must be disposed of. The first aid kit is located on the window sill in the designated canteen area. First aid supplies are ordered and available from the health and safety team. If further items are required, the health and safety department must be contacted in order for them to provide the necessary items. Portable kits will also be provided where access to facilities may be restricted. First aid kits shall contain a sufficient quantity of first aid items determined by the health and safety team and the completed risk assessment. First aid kits are available for trips from the health and safety team. The kit needs to be ordered in advance by the designated first aider and returned to the health and safety team ASAP. literacytrust.org.uk 5
Heading here Questions Who supplies the first aid kits? The first aid representative The health and safety team Your workplace department Everyone has to supply their own According to the text, which of the following will not be included in the first aid kit? Bandages Safety pins Burns cream Drugs literacytrust.org.uk 6
Heading here Answers Who supplies the first aid kits? The first aid representative The health and safety team Your workplace department Everyone has to supply their own According to the text, which of the following will not be included in the first aid kit? Bandages Safety pins Burns cream Drugs literacytrust.org.uk 7
Heading here Skimming Skimming is a technique to save time when you are reading a text. It allows you to quickly decide whether or not the text is interesting or relevant and if you need to read it in more detail. Some tips: Use any images or titles that will help you understand quickly what the text is about. Keep in mind likely key words or phrases when skim reading to help you identify the important sections of the text. As you read, always think about the meaning of the text. What is it trying to tell you? What is the topic? Read the first sentence of every paragraph. Is the information you need likely to be in that paragraph? literacytrust.org.uk 8
Heading here Task Scan and skim the text on the next page. Then answer the questions. literacytrust.org.uk 9
Heading here Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you'll: work alongside experienced staff gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay get time for study related to your role (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level. Levels of apprenticeship Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels. Name Level Equivalent educational level Intermediate 2 GCSE Advanced 3 A level Higher 4,5,6 and 7 Foundation degree and above Degree 6 and 7 Bachelor s or masters degree Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma. literacytrust.org.uk 10
Heading here Questions What is the main purpose of the text? To inform. To describe. To persuade. To entertain. To argue. What level is an advanced apprentice? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Which of these apprenticeship features is not included in the text? Work alongside experienced staff Earn a wage One day a month in college Gain job specific skills literacytrust.org.uk 11
Heading here Answers What is the main purpose of the text? To inform. To describe. To persuade. To entertain. To argue. What level is an advanced apprentice? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Which of these apprenticeship features is not included in the text? Work alongside experienced staff Earn a wage One day a month in college Gain job specific skills literacytrust.org.uk 12
