
GERARDO BARRIOS UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TECHNICIAN
SUBJECT
READING AND CONVERSATION
ACTIVITY
READING TECHNIQUES
TEACHER
MISS. YESSICA BENITEZ
STUDENTS
CLAUDIA LISSETTE COLOCHO BOLAINEZ
MARIA GUTIERREZ
GERARDO BARRIOS UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 28TH OF 2025

kimming


Is a fast-reading strategy aimed at quickly identifying the main ideas in a text without reading every word.

Use Your Eyes When Skimming.
-Gaining a general understanding of a text.
-Reviewing large amounts of material efficiently.
-Preparing for more detailed reading.
-Identifying areas of interest or relevance within a document.

Main idea of a text.
THE MAIN BENEFICT OF SKIMMING
1. It is particularly efective when the time is limited.
An emergency meeting is called, and you receive a lengthy email from your boss with little time to understand what it is about.
EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY SKIMMING

2. The goal is to get a broad sense of the material.
You are in a bookstore and want to know if a book is interesting before buying it.

EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY SKIMMING
canning


Is a method used to quickly locate specific information within a text without engaging in detailed reading. It focuses on identifying key data, such as names, dates, numbers, or keywords, by moving the eyes rapidly over the text while ignoring non-relevant content.

THE MAIN BENEFICT OF SCANNING
Time efficiency: Scanning allows readers to locate necessary information swiftly.
Improved information retrieval: Scanning enhances the ability to retrieve information from a document quickly.
Focused attention: Scanning avoids unnecessary reading of irrelevant content, saving cognitive resources for the task at hand.

EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY SCANNING
1. Finding a Definition in a Dictionary
You find the definition in seconds without reading unnecessary details.

EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY SCANNING
2. Finding a Phone Number in a Directory
You quickly find the contact without reading the entire directory.

etting the GIST


Is a reading and comprehension strategy designed for readers to identify the main idea of a text and summarize it in a concise manner. This method emphasizes understanding the essence of the content without delving into excessive detail.

THE MAIN BENEFICT OF GETTING THE GIST
1. Improves comprenhension by focusing on the main idea.
2. Enhances critical thinking and analytical skills
3. Saves time by summarizing lengthy text into manageable segments.
EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY GETTING THE GIST
Summary statement:
The Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg, leading to a major disaster due to the lack of sufficient lifeboats.

EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY GETTING THE GIST
Summary statement:
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon as part of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, using the lunar module "Eagle."

redicting
Is a strategy where readers make educated guesses about the content or outcome of a text before and during reading.


THE MAIN BENEFIT OF PREDICTING
It fosters the development of critical thinking skills because it requires students to draw on their prior knowledge and experiences, as well as their observations, to anticipate what might happen. The ability to make logical predictions fosters the development of the ability to formulate hypotheses.

Example:
It is based on using clues such as titles, headings, images, and prior knowledge to anticipate what will happen.

Example, in the image you think what will happen if the bear touches the honeycomb?

In prediction we summarize what we know or believe about the future. This includes an expression of outcomes that may or may not happen.
eaning from context
(CONTEXT CLUES)


According to Ellis (2023), Context Clues are hints and extra information in a sentence or passage that help you understand the meaning of an unknown word. Context clues essentially let you learn new words without outside assistance, like from a teacher or dictionary.

Improves vocavulary: Builds the ability to learn new words naturally through reading.
Promotes active reading: Encourages readers to think critically and engage with the text.
Support comprehension:Helps in understanding the overall meaning of a passage, even when specific words are unfamiliar.
THE MAIN BENEFICT OF CONTEXT CLUES
The terrain was treacherous and dangerous, making travel difficult.
Synonym clues
EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY CONTEXT CLUES

Unlike her outgoing brother, Ana was taciturn and reserved
Antonym clues
EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO APPLY CONTEXT CLUES

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GERARDO BARRIOS UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TECHNICIAN
SUBJECT
READING AND CONVERSATION
ACTIVITY
READING TECHNIQUES
TEACHER
MISS. YESSICA BENITEZ
STUDENTS
CLAUDIA LISSETTE COLOCHO BOLAINEZ
MARIA GUTIERREZ
GERARDO BARRIOS UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 28TH OF 2025

kimming


Is a fast-reading strategy aimed at quickly identifying the main ideas in a text without reading every word.

Use Your Eyes When Skimming.
-Gaining a general understanding of a text.
-Reviewing large amounts of material efficiently.
-Preparing for more detailed reading.
-Identifying areas of interest or relevance within a document.

Main idea of a text.
THE MAIN BENEFICT OF SKIMMING
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