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Unit 7

This chapter discusses techniques for effective academic reading. It introduces various reading techniques like skimming, scanning, and deep reading. It also discusses critical reading and strategies to develop academic reading skills. Some key points covered are: 1) There are different types of reading like academic reading, leisure reading, and four main techniques: skimming, scanning, deep reading, and critical reading. 2) Skimming and scanning involve quickly looking through text to find relevant information while deep reading means reading entire sections. 3) Critical reading allows readers to analyze and critique information in the text. It is important to choose the right reading technique based on one's reading purpose. 4) Developing academic reading skills requires being

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Unit 7

This chapter discusses techniques for effective academic reading. It introduces various reading techniques like skimming, scanning, and deep reading. It also discusses critical reading and strategies to develop academic reading skills. Some key points covered are: 1) There are different types of reading like academic reading, leisure reading, and four main techniques: skimming, scanning, deep reading, and critical reading. 2) Skimming and scanning involve quickly looking through text to find relevant information while deep reading means reading entire sections. 3) Critical reading allows readers to analyze and critique information in the text. It is important to choose the right reading technique based on one's reading purpose. 4) Developing academic reading skills requires being

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In this chapter you will learn the meaning of academic reading,

techniques used in academic reading, critical reading, and strategies for


effective reading. You will also learn about definitions and have practice
on making definitions.
Part 1
Reading Preparation

Task 1
Pre-Reading Activities: Activating background knowledge
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Do you enjoy reading?

2. How often do you read books/newspapers/magazines in a week?

3. For what purpose do you read books/newspapers/magazines? Is it for enjoyment

or academic purpose?
4. What do you know about academic reading? Is it different from other types of

reading?

5. Do you know the meaning of the following words and phrases? Guess their

meanings and check your answer based on the reading text that follows.

Words/phrases Meaning

Academic reading

Leisure reading

Approaches to reading

Reading techniques

Reading purposes

Skimming

Scanning

Deep reading

Critical reading

Part 2
Reading Practice
Task 2
Whilst Reading
Turn to the next page and read the following reading passage entitled
oughly.
Task 3
Comprehension Questions
A. Based on the reading passage in Task 2, state whether the statement is true
(T) or false (F).

1. Academic reading is similar to leisure reading. T / F


To improve reading skills, we should use a good reading technique
2. and identify relevant information sources without caring our T / F
purpose of reading a text.
There are four techniques of reading: skimming, deep reading,
3. T / F
scanning, and critical reading.
Skimming involves looking at the item to decide whether it is
4. T / F
relevant or not.
Scanning means quick reading and just assessing the relevant
5. T / F
information for your purpose.

6. You can make notes or mind maps in deep reading. T / F


Critical reading is the most effective reading based on the time
7. T / F
consuming.
You do not need to be active to develop your academic reading
8. T / F
skills.
The situation of where and when you are reading is very important
9. T / F
to get effective reading.

10. Printed books and journals are good sources for academic reading. T / F

B. Answer the following questions by choosing the correct answers.


1. What is the text about?
a. How to make academic reading skills more effective.
b. The difference between academic and leisure reading.
c. The function of academic reading at school.
d. The definition of academic reading.

2. To improve our academic reading skills, we should do the following, EXCEPT


a. focus on our purpose of reading
b. identify relevant information sources
c. choose the most suitable reading technique
d. read textbooks every time and everywhere

3. The following are several types of reading techniques, EXCEPT


a. scanning
b. skimming
c. copy pasting
d. deep reading
4. Involving reading the whole sections, chapters or a complete book is the

a. scanning
b. skimming
c. copy pasting
d. deep reading

5. If we want to look for the definition of a word, the best technique we can use is

a. scanning
b. skimming
c. copy pasting
d. deep reading

6. What is the advantage of using critical reading?


a. Consuming much time.
b. Consuming many papers for making notes.
c. Needing many sources.
d. Letting the readers do well in assignment.

7. Here are the strategies to develop academic reading skills, EXCEPT ....
a. being active
b. choosing the best situation
c. never experimenting
d. using a wide range of sources

8. Here are the possible sources for academic purpose, EXCEPT ....
a. diary
b. article
c. journal
d. newspaper

9.
This explanation refers to which heading?
a. Be active
b. Be selective
c. Reduce distraction
d. Choosing the right environment

10. ess the


methodology, or criticize it in the light of your own experiences. (page 39, line 2)
The word light in this context is closest in
a. condition
b. heavy
c. bright
d. torch
Part 3
Language Focus
Task 4
Language Focus: Vocabulary
Match the words in column A with the correct definitions in column B.
A B
1. reading a. a daily written record of observation or experiment
2. purpose b. time available for ease and relaxation
3. lecturer c. a cognitive process of understanding written material
4. scanning d. reading through quickly
5. journal e. an elaborate and systematic plan of action
6. strategy f. a daily/weekly publication on folded sheets
7. skimming g. reading the relevant items only
8. newspaper h. someone who teaches professionally
9. article i. what something is used for
10. leisure j. a written item of someone opinion

Task 5
Language Focus: Definition
In academic reading passages, definitions of certain terms can be found. A
definition is important to clarify certain terms or concepts. Here is an example:

sentence is a definition that defines the term academic reading.

is a kind reading that involves identifying new ideas, understanding different

how to make a definition. Place the term that you define as the subject, add the verb
(involves, is), and add the definition.

Now define the following terms briefly.


1. L

2. S
3. Scanning

4. Deep reading

5. Critical reading

6. Time management

7. Independent learner

8. Making notes

9. Taking notes

10. A work schedule

Part 4
Summary & Reflection
Task 6
Post Reading
Summarize this chapter in your own words. Write your own summary in not
more than one page.

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