1. Reading Methods

2. Skimming Used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text
Used when material must be read in a limited amount of time
Useful when seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension
Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places

3. Scanning Use when looking for key words or ideas
Used to quickly find specific information
Helpful when taking a test

4. Speed Reading
Aims to increase the reading speed without compromising on understanding retention
A method of reading using skimming and scanning
Click: to see how well you speed read
Strategies used
Identifying words without focusing on each letter
Not sounding out all words
Not sub-vocalizing some phrases
Spending less time on some phrases than others
Skimming small sections
A process that increases the speed of reading without compromising on the retention of the content
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5. In-depth Reading Used to Gain deeper meaning and comprehension
Research detailed information
Read difficult sections of a text

6. 4 Methods of In-depth Reading
The RAP strategy
The RIDA strategy
The Five S method
The SQ3R Meth

7. Method #1 The RAP strategy
Good for textbook explanations and research articles
Read (a paragraph or a section)
Ask yourself some questions about what you have just read
Put the answers in your own words (and make notes if you need)

8. Method #2 The RIDA strategy Relates to descriptive and narrative texts
Read
Imagine the scene you have just read about
Describe it to yourself
Add more detail as you read

9. Method #3 The Five S method
Reminds students to use the appropriate reading style
Skim:
Read the introduction, summary and first and last sentences of each paragraph.
Scan:
Where is the information on …?
Select:
Do you need to read all this chapter? Select sections that you need to know more about.
Slurp:
Read in-depth and more slowly selected sections. Can you tell yourself about this concept now? Read again if necessary.
Summarize:
Use a map, keywords, index cards, or questions as a framework for some notes. Take no more than 10 minutes.

10. Method #4 SQ3R Survey: Question: Read: Recite: Review:
Skim through the material
Question:
Ask questions about the material
Read:
Read the material in-depth
Recite:
Make notes from memory
Review:
Check your recalled notes