Reading Skills.pptxReading Skills.pptxReading Skills.pptx

Reading Skills.pptxReading Skills.pptx

1. Topic: Reading skills

2. What is Reading? Reading is the process of extracting meaning from written or printed text. It involves decoding written symbols (letters, words, sentences) to understand the message conveyed by the author. Reading can take various forms, including leisure reading for enjoyment, academic reading for learning and research, and professional reading for work-related purposes.

3. Reading is making meaning from print. It requires that we do the following:

4. What is Advance Reading? Advanced reading involves refining your reading skills to a higher level of proficiency. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply an avid reader seeking to deepen your understanding and engagement with texts, advanced reading techniques can help you extract more meaning, retain information better, and become a more critical and insightful reader.

5. Advanced reading techniques are invaluable skills that can significantly enhance your efficiency and comprehension when processing written material. Whether you're a student, a professional, or an avid reader, mastering advanced reading can unlock a world of benefits. Let's delve into why advanced reading matters, when to employ it, and how to effectively incorporate it into your reading routine.

6. Why Advanced Reading Matters:

7. Strategies to Enhance Reading Skills Set Goals : Determine why you want to improve your reading skills. Whether it's for academic success, personal enrichment, or career advancement, having clear goals will motivate you. Active Reading : Engage with the text actively by asking questions, making predictions, and summarizing key points. This helps in better understanding and retention of information. Expand Vocabulary : Regularly encounter new words and phrases. Use context clues, dictionaries, and vocabulary-building exercises to understand unfamiliar terms. Practice Regularly : Like any skill, reading improves with practice. Set aside dedicated time each day for reading, even if it's just a few minutes. Choose Varied Material : Read a wide range of material, including fiction, non-fiction, articles, essays, and academic papers. This exposes you to different writing styles, vocabulary, and ideas.

8. Strategies to Enhance Reading Skills   Improve Comprehension : Work on understanding the main ideas, supporting details, and the author's purpose. Practice summarizing passages and identifying key points. Use Reading Aids : Utilize tools like highlighters, sticky notes, or digital annotation tools to mark important passages and take notes while reading. Read Aloud : Reading aloud can improve fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension. It also helps in retaining information by engaging multiple senses. Join a Reading Group : Participating in a book club or discussion group encourages regular reading and provides opportunities for deeper analysis and understanding through discussions. Monitor Progress : Keep track of your reading progress by setting benchmarks and monitoring improvements over time. Celebrate achievements and adjust strategies as needed. Stay Focused : Minimize distractions while reading by finding a quiet and comfortable environment. Turn off electronic devices or use apps/extensions to block distracting websites. Review and Reflect : After finishing a reading session, take some time to review what you've read and reflect on your understanding. Consider how the material relates to your existing knowledge and experiences.

9. Types of Reading:

10. Skimming: Skimming is used to quickly gather the most important information, or 'gist'. Run your eyes over the text, noting important information. Use skimming to quickly get up to speed on a current business situation. It's not essential to understand each word when skimming. Purpose : Skimming is a rapid reading technique used to quickly get an overview of the main ideas and structure of a text. Method : Readers typically skim by quickly scanning headings, subheadings, and the first sentences of paragraphs, while skipping over detailed information. Use : Skimming is useful when you need to decide whether a text is relevant to your needs, or when you want to grasp the main points of a text without delving into every detail. Examples of Skimming: 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) Business and Travel Brochures (quickly to get informed)

11. Scanning: Scanning is used to find a particular piece of information. Run your eyes over the text looking for the specific piece of information you need. Use scanning on schedules, meeting plans, etc. in order to find the specific details you require. If you see words or phrases that you don't understand, don't worry when scanning. Purpose : Scanning involves searching a text for specific information or keywords, rather than reading it comprehensively. Method : Readers scan by moving their eyes quickly across the text, looking for specific words, numbers, or phrases that match their search criteria. Use : Scanning is helpful when you need to locate specific details or facts within a text, such as finding a phone number in a directory or searching for a particular term in an index. Examples : Searching for your flight information in a departure board, looking for a specific recipe in a cookbook, or finding key dates in a historical timeline. Examples of Scanning The "What's on TV" section of your newspaper. A train / airplane schedule A conference guide

12. Intensive Reading: Intensive reading is used on shorter texts in order to extract specific information. It includes very close accurate reading for detail. Use intensive reading skills to grasp the details of a specific situation. In this case, it is important that you understand each word, number or fact. Purpose : Intensive reading aims to thoroughly understand the meaning, language use, and nuances of a text. It involves careful analysis and engagement with the content to gain a deep understanding. Method : Intensive reading requires readers to read slowly and attentively, focusing on each word and sentence. Readers may annotate the text, take notes, and ask questions to clarify meaning and interpret complex ideas. Use : Intensive reading is essential for studying academic materials, analyzing literary texts, or comprehending technical documents where precision and comprehension are paramount. Examples of Intensive Reading A bookkeeping report An insurance claim A contract

13. Extensive reading Extensive reading is used to obtain a general understanding of a subject and includes reading longer texts for pleasure, as well as business books. Use extensive reading skills to improve your general knowledge of business procedures. Do not worry if you understand each word. Purpose : Extensive reading involves reading a large volume of material for general understanding and enjoyment, without focusing on every detail. It aims to build vocabulary, fluency, and cultural awareness. Method : Extensive reading entails reading quickly and broadly across different topics or genres. Readers may skim through texts, prioritize main ideas over details, and use context to infer meaning without pausing to analyze every word. Use : Extensive reading is beneficial for language learners, leisure reading, and staying informed about current events or trends without dedicating excessive time or effort to each text. Examples of Extensive Reading The latest marketing strategy book A novel you read before going to bed

14. Critical thinking through reading Critical thinking through reading involves actively analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information presented in written texts. It requires questioning assumptions, assessing evidence, identifying biases, and considering multiple perspectives to develop a deeper understanding of the material. This process enables individuals to make informed judgments, solve problems, and form well-reasoned opinions based on evidence and logical reasoning.

15. Strategies to Enhance Critical Thinking through Reading

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