FLEXIBLE READING

Lesson Objectives:

• Learn when the reading skills of skimming and scanning are appropriate.

• Understand the difference between skimming, scanning, and reading precisely.

• Practice skimming and scanning.• Read sections of The 2013 Oregon State of

the Agriculture Industry Report.

What is the difference between

A literary text,

and

An informational text

What is a flexible reader?

Flexible readers modify their reading rates and their choice of strategies to fit different kinds of texts for different purposes.

How fast can you read?

http://www.zapreader.com/

Reading strategies for Informational Texts:

Skimming Scanning Precise Reading

Skimming- Gain an overview or a general idea of the text

(800-1000wpm)

How to Skim

You want to get an overall idea about the contents of the article.

Practice reading quickly to get a main idea. Focus on title, headings and subheadings as

you slowly turn the pages. Think about the focus of the article as you

skim over highlighted text, charts, images and captions.

Read the first and last lines of paragraphs; focus on introduction and conclusion of the text.

Scanning- Locate specific information or answer a question (1200wpm- 100%

accuracy obtaining desired information)

Anticipation Guide

Mark each statement as true or false. Be prepared to defend your decision.

Farm income (gross and net) is the key

measure of farm success and viability. Oregon’s farmland covers over 16 million

acres. A land use system cannot protect

farmland for farm use and minimizes conflicting uses

Homework

Precisely read the report. Be prepared to discuss the report in the next class.

Exit Slip

Explain the difference between skimming and scanning