Skills for Study Level 2 Teacher's Book - Cambridge University Press
Skills for Study Level 2 Teacher's Book - Cambridge University Press
Skills for Study Level 2 Teacher's Book - Cambridge University Press
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Part BUnderstanding written in<strong>for</strong>mationThe aim of this lesson is <strong>for</strong> students to improve their reading and writing skillsthrough:• identifying appropriate reading techniques• reading intensively <strong>for</strong> understanding• reading critically.1 Identifying appropriate reading techniquesNote: The definition of ‘realistic art’ given in the following sections has beendeliberately simplified <strong>for</strong> ease of understanding by non-specialist students.1a Student discussionSuggested answers1 Students’ own answers.2 Students’ own answers, but it generally means that you read very carefully sothat you understand every detail. It means that you may read slowly, questionyour understanding, and use a dictionary, all so that your understanding iscomplete and correct.1b Students read the definition of intensive reading.1c Student discussionSuggested answersSkimming: Looking briefly at a text to get a general idea of the content.Scanning: Reading quickly through a text to find a specific piece of in<strong>for</strong>mation.Intensive reading: Careful, purposeful reading <strong>for</strong> a thorough, critical understanding.1dSuggested answers1 Scanning2 Intensive3 Intensive4 Intensive5 Intensive6 Skimming and Scanning7 Scanning and Intensive2 Reading intensively <strong>for</strong> understanding2a Group discussion2bAnswersPicture a: RenaissancePicture b: Middle AgesPicture c: ClassicalUnit 4 Part B ∙ Understanding written in<strong>for</strong>mation 111