1. Skim and Scan
When you read nonfiction text, adjust your reading rate depending on the purpose of your reading, to understand the text.
Skim
Read Closely
Scan
Before
During
After

2. Skim
THIEVES
BEFORE you begin reading, look over the text quickly to get a sense of what the text will be about.
Look for organization, topic sentences, repeated words

3. Read Closely
DURING reading, read closely to learn what the main ideas are.
Look for key points, supporting details

4. Scan
AFTER reading, run your eyes over the text to find answers to questions, to clarify, or to find supporting details.
Look for particular words or ideas

5. Skim
Read Closely
Scan
Before
During
After