Reading quickly to get the general idea. Look at titles, headings, first sentences, and keywords.
When to use: Previewing a text, getting the main idea, deciding if a text is useful.
2. Scanning
Searching for specific information without reading everything. Move your eyes quickly over the text.
When to use: Finding a date, name, number, or specific fact.
3. Close Reading
Reading carefully to understand details, analyze language, and interpret meaning.
When to use: Studying a text, answering detailed questions, analyzing literature.
4. Predicting
Guessing what will come next based on the title, headings, or previous information.
When to use: Before and during reading to stay engaged.
💡 Practice Tip: Before reading a passage, spend 30 seconds skimming the title, headings, and first sentence of each paragraph. Then scan for keywords related to the questions.