Answer to Question #161290 in English for Abdulai

Question

Briefly explain the following reading methods in your own words

i.skimming

ii.scanning

iii.close reading

iv.SQR3

Answer 1

Skimming – It refers to the scenario of reading something swiftly for the purpose of understanding major points.

Scanning – It is described as the situation of viewing the entire parts of something so as to detect any catastrophe.

Close reading – Close reading is described as the cautious, sustained understanding of a momentary passage of a message text.

SQR3 – This is a reading strategy that involves the following five steps:

i.                   Survey.

ii.                 Question

iii.               Read

iv.               Recite

v.                 Review