UNIVERSIDAD GERARDO BARRIOS 

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN ENGLISH

 TEACHER'S NAME: YEFRI JOSUE CRUZ RIOS

STUDENTS' NAMES: KEVIN NATANAEL NAVARRO 

                            NUBIA MABEL ARÉVALO

ACTIVITY: READING TECHNIQUES

READING AND CONVERSATION

Skimming

Skimming

Skimming, in my opinion, is when I read something quickly just to understand what it is about. I don’t read every single word. Instead, I focus on the titles, subtitles, and some important sentences to get the main idea.

I usually use skimming when the text is long and I don’t have much time. It helps me know if the text is important or if I need to read it more carefully later.

EXAMPLES:

I think scanning is when I read a text only to find specific information. I am not interested in the whole text, just in something concrete like a date, a name, or a number.

When I scan, my eyes move quickly until I find exactly what I am looking for.

Advantages:

It helps me find answers very fast.

It is useful during tests.

I don’t waste time reading unnecessary information.

Disadvantages:

I don’t understand the complete text.

I might ignore important context.

EXAMPLES: 

1. When I take an exam and I need to find a specific answer in a reading,

2. When I look for a date in a history book

 3. If I need to find a phone number or an address, 

 4. When I use the dictionary

5. Sometimes when my teacher asks a specific question.

Getting the Gist

Getting the Gist means understanding the main idea of a paragraph or text and explaining it in a short and simple way. It is like summarizing the most important information in one or two sentences.

This technique helps us focus only on the essential ideas and not on small details.

Advantages:

It improves comprehension.

It helps us remember important information.

It develops summarizing skills.

Disadvantages:

It can be difficult with complex texts.

Sometimes we may leave out important information.

EXAMPLES: 

1. After I read a paragraph, I stop for a moment and ask myself, “What is the most important idea here?

2. When my teacher asks, “What is this text about?”

3. If I read a long article

4. When I study for an exam.

PREDICTING

For me, predicting is when I use what I already know to make an idea about what the text will say next.

Advantages:

It makes reading more interesting.

It keeps me focused.

It connects my previous knowledge with the new text.

Disadvantages:

Sometimes my predictions are wrong.

I can feel confused if the story changes direction.

EXAMPLES 

UNDERSTANDIG VOCABULARY: MEANING FROM CONTEXT

The main advantages and disadvantages

Advantages: 

* Enhances reading fluency

* Improves vocabulary

* Builds the ability to learn new words naturally through reading

*  Supports comprehension

* Reduces interruptions caused by the need to look up unfamiliar words

* Encourages readers to think critically and engage with the text.

Disadvantages

* If the reader is not exposed to a high volume of reading or language, learning is slow.

* Lack of technical precision

* Risk of misinterpretation

Example: 

When the boss announced the surprise bonuses, the office was filled with euphoria; people were high-fiving, cheering, and dancing by their desks

2 examples of where to apply each technique.

COMPARING SILENT READING