13. a. identify the difference between skimming and
scanning
b. use the appropriate reading style
c. read closely to find answers to specific questions
d. scan for specific information
e. apply skimming and scanning properly
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
17. EXAMPLES
• LOOKING FOR SCHEDULES
• LOOKING FOR MEETING PLANS
• READING NEWSPAPER
• READING MAGAZINES
• GETTING INFORMATION FROM A
BUSINESS AND TRAVEL BROCHURES
19. MEANING
Skimming is reading rapidly in
order to get a general overview
of the material. Skimming means
reading very fast to find only the
main idea of a text.
20. EXAMPLES
THE NEWSPAPER (QUICKLY TO GET THE
GENERAL NEWS OF THE DAY)
MAGAZINES (QUICKLY TO DISCOVER WHICH
ARTICLES YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ IN MORE
DETAIL)
BOOK (FIND OUT THE MAIN PLOT OF A BOOK
AND DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO READ IT)
22. MEANING
Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find
specific facts. It is a technique often used
to search for key words or ideas. It is used
when one knows what he/she is looking
for, so he is concentrating on finding a
particular answer.
23. EXAMPLE
S
• FIND A WORD IN A DICTIONARY
• FIND THE TIME OF A SPECIFIC
TRAIN/AIRPLANE SCHEDULE
• FIND YOUR NAME ON A LIST
• FIND AN ADDRESS IN AN ADDRESSS
BOOK
25. HOW?
1. Read the first few paragraphs in detail to get an idea
of what will be discussed. Once you understand what the
reading will be about, read only the first sentence in
each paragraph.
2. Decide if the rest of the paragraph is worth the read.
3. The final paragraphs contain a conclusion or summary;
you should stop skimming and read in detail. Skimming
is a technique to grasp the main ideas of a passage, the
overall comprehension will be lower than reading in
detail.
27. HOW?
1. Search for keywords, one at a time, while
jumping around the passage.
2. Scan through the passages rapidly until
you find the keyword you search for.
3. Read the surrounding material carefully,
decide if you’ve
found what you need.
38. Why I Like Rhinos
Rhinos mind their own business. They like nothing better than to stand
around and eat grass from the ground, or, depending on what kind of
rhino, nip leaves off bushes. They love to roll in the mud, too. Mud
keeps rhinos cool, and they use it for sunscreen. I’ve sat in my car and
watched rhinos many times. Recently, I watched one lick a rock for 20
minutes.
“Rock-licker,” I called him.
Then he rubbed his chin on the rock. And his stomach. And his hips.
“Rock-rubber,” I called him.
Rhinos have marvelous ears. Have you ever looked at a rhino ear? It is
somehow like a curled leaf, or flower petals, or a gracefully rolled paper
cone for holding nuts.
39. Rhinos seem mythical or magical to some people. Maybe that is
because they have a horn. Actually, they have two horns, but one is
more prominent. Maybe rhinos are behind the idea of the unicorn.
When people see something near-magical in an animal, they want
that thing. In the case of rhinos, it’s the horn. So people kill the rhinos
and cut off their horns, even though the horns are made of the same
kind of protein that’s in your hair or fingernails. But people who want
magic horns don’t like to hear that. They don’t seem to care that
there are only about 30,000 rhinos left in the world today.
I wish they would mind their own business.
Rhinos mind their own business. They eat grass. They lick rocks. They
rub rocks. They don’t try to sell you anything or ask for favors. A living
rhino makes a fine acquaintance. Take time to get to know rhinos on
World Rhino Day, celebrated every year on September 22.
40. Taking Care of Our Oceans
Oceans provide a home to amazing creatures like fish, marine
mammals, sea reptiles, and coral. Oceans are a renewable
source of food and power for humans, and they generate most
of the planet’s oxygen by supporting sea plants like kelp, algae,
and plankton. Oceans also help to regulate global
temperatures.
Unfortunately, although humans receive many benefits from
oceans, we are their biggest enemy, as consumers of energy
and as polluters. Have you thought about how your daily
activities affect the health of our oceans? Making simple
changes in your routines can have a positive impact. Here are a
few things you can do:
41. • Dispose of trash properly. Don’t litter on land or in water!
• Recycle or reuse materials. Plastic items, including bottles,
can be particularly harmful to oceans and to sea creatures.
Use reusable food or drink containers. Buy or make reusable
shopping bags.
• Reduce your “carbon footprint” (the amount of energy that
you use from non-renewable sources). Bike, walk, carpool, or
take public transportation to work and school. Use energy-
efficient lights and appliances and turn them off when no one
is using them.
• Participate in a beach, river, or lake clean-up project. Or just
pick up trash you see in these areas when you visit them.
42.
43. EDSA
The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution gathered millions of Filipinos from all
walks of life to march along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the main artery
of Metro Manila, to end the dictatorship of President Ferdinand E. Marcos and
begin a new era marked by true freedom and democracy. This spirit of the
movement was not confined to Manila; it manifested through non-violent
demonstrations staged in different cities nationwide- it was a revolution marked
by its peaceful means, led by a nation united to reclaim liberty.
The events of February 25, 1986, altered the course of our nation’s history; It
showcased to the world the remarkable resolve of the Filipino people. It heralded
an era of peace. Over the years, we have continued to remember this momentous
occasion by honoring the sacrifices of all those who fought the dictatorship.
By virtue of Proclamation No. 1071, s. 2015, February 25, 2016, is a special (non-
working) holiday throughout the country in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of
the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution- the movement that “restored our
democratic institution and ushered in political, social and economic reforms in the
country.”
44.
45. Seatwork:
A. Read each statement and
choose
if it is an example of skimming
or
scanning.
53. Much of Canada's forestry production goes
towards making pulp and paper. According to the
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, Canada
supplies 34% of the world's wood pulp and 40%
of its newsprint paper. If these paper products
could be produced in some other way, Canadian
forests could be preserved. Recently, a possible
alternative way of producing paper has been
suggested by agriculturalists and
environmentalists, a plant called hemp.
54. 7. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a) Canadian forests are especially under threat.
b) Hemp is a kind of plant.
c) Canada is a major supplier of paper and pulp.
d) Canada produces a lot of hemp.
61. Minding our own business can help
us maintain healthy boundaries
and prevent us from overstepping
or intruding on others' lives. Also,
focusing on our own lives and goals
can help us grow and improve as
individuals. It can also give us a
sense of accomplishment and
fulfillment.
