Topic 13

Scanning a text to find 01 Definition of skimming

information and
Describing line graph 02 Types of skimming

03 Report- Describing line graph

04 Step-by-step Guide:
Describing the line graph
 Definition
Scanning for specific information.

“Scanning consists of letting your eyes

move quickly through the text until you
find what you are looking for. As long as
you know how the text is organised,
this can be done quickly and without
reading every word.”

“While the goal of skimming is a bird's-

eye view of the material, the goal of
scanning is to locate and swoop down
on particular facts.”
Scanning to answer questions
If you are scanning for facts to answer a specific question, one step is
already done for you: the question itself supplies the keywords. Follow these
steps:
• Read each question completely before starting to scan. Choose your
keywords from the question itself.
• Look for answers to only one question at a time. Scan separately for each
question.
• When you locate a keyword, read the surrounding text carefully to see if it
is relevant.
• Re-read the question to determine if the answer you found answers this
question.
Reading exercise (Unlock page 163-164)
Use the scanning technique to complete a reading
exercise on page 163-164.
 Watch this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
RtcXr0_201A

Reading Strategy: Skimming &

Scanning
WRITING: LINE GRAPH
 Writing: Describing line graph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XATlmM2
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Example
 Paragraph 1
This paragraph should be one sentence long and demonstrates your ability to paraphrase.
You do this by using synonyms and we will look at it on more detail.
 Top tips for understanding
 Identify the obvious trends.
 Is the trend over time going up, down, or stable?
 Is it past situation or future?
 Units are usually about time; days, months,
years or decades.
 If there is a key, what information is provided
on the line graph.
It follows this format:
Paragraph 2- Overview
Paragraph 2- Overview
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
USING THE RIGHT TENSE
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
YOUR TURN TO SHINE
 The line graph below shows the number of complaints received by the complaints
department of a single airline over a six-month period in 2009.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons
where relevant in at least 150 words.
THANK YOU