Grade 3 · Reading · Lesson 20

Skim and Scan for Details

Skimming and scanning are two reading strategies that help us read faster and smarter. We use them when we want specific information from a text without reading every single word. Skilled readers choose the right strategy for their purpose.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between skimming and scanning as reading strategies
2Use skimming to get a quick overview of a text
3Scan a passage to locate a specific detail or answer quickly

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