Skimming for the main idea (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is skimming?
What is skimming?
Reading technique to quickly understand theme & main points
Why is skimming important in exams?
Why is skimming important in exams?
Time is limited; helps grasp essential info rapidly
4 things skimming reveals
4 things skimming reveals
Central theme, writer's purpose, audience, content & structure
How many essential elements to focus on when skimming?
How many essential elements to focus on when skimming?
Three essential elements
1st essential element to check when skimming
1st essential element to check when skimming
The heading or title
2nd essential element to check when skimming
2nd essential element to check when skimming
First sentence of each paragraph
3rd essential element to check when skimming
3rd essential element to check when skimming
Final sentence of the entire text
What heading/title provides
What heading/title provides
Clearest indication of what the text is about
What first sentences of paragraphs show
What first sentences of paragraphs show
Main point or topic of each paragraph
What final sentence often provides
What final sentence often provides
Summary of writer's key message or main themes
Step 1 of the skimming process
Step 1 of the skimming process
Read introduction or preliminary information
Step 2 of the skimming process
Step 2 of the skimming process
Apply three key features (heading, first & final sentences)
Step 3 of the skimming process
Step 3 of the skimming process
Follow up with detailed reading
Should you skip intro info in exam texts?
Should you skip intro info in exam texts?
No, don't skip it - context matters
Purpose of skimming before detailed reading
Purpose of skimming before detailed reading
To create a mental framework for the text