Scanning

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mia chacha
Mind Map by mia chacha, updated more than 1 year ago
mia chacha
Created by mia chacha about 9 years ago
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Resource summary

Scanning
  1. Definition
    1. A selective reading skill to locate facts and answers
    2. Tips for better scanning
      1. Look author's use of organisers
        1. letter, numbers, steps, or sequence connector
        2. Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage
          1. Try to anticipate how the answers will appear and what clues you might use to locate the answers
            1. Look for words that are boldfaced, italicised or in a different font, style or colour
              1. Do not read everything in detail. Let your eyes move quickly across the page until you find what you are looking for.
                1. Focus your attention on the relevant part
                2. Benefit
                  1. To save time
                    1. Don't have to read every word on the page
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