Reading techniques

is a strategic, selective reading method concerned with finding general information, namely the main ideas.

» Focus on the parts which are more likely to contain the main ideas, while ignoring the details.

technique used to look for specific pieces of information in the text.

It is commonly used in everyday life. In ______ for information, you should try to understand how the text is arranged.

reading has testing, evaluating and increasing knowledge as the primary focus.

Understanding the literal meaning of what’s being read is vital. It often includes note-taking and attention to details.

is reading for fun, and it is done as often as possible. Aspects of fluency and total comprehension are not that necessary.

A reading technique that is great to use for a comfortable level of understanding.

To get the general idea or overview of the text.

To locate specific information quickly.

To understand detailed and complex information thoroughly.

To enjoy reading and gain a broad understanding.

fast speed

slow speed

Previewing material, summarizing content, deciding relevance.

Finding dates, names, statistics; answering specific questions.

Studying, analyzing literature, learning new concepts.

Leisure reading, broad knowledge acquisition.

Reading selectively: titles, headings, introductory sentences.

Searching for keywords or specific data points.

reading every word with attention to detail; note-taking

Reading smoothly without focusing on every detail.