Mavo 3 - Leesvaardigheidsles

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Leesvaardigheidsles

Lesson goals:

Today:

-  you are going to learn about some reading strategies.

-  you are going to apply them during your reading.

Reading strategies

What is a reading strategy?
- a reading strategy helps you understand a text quicker and better. 

- reading strategies are used before, during and after reading. 

Reading strategies

1. Skim and Scan Efficiently

Skimming for main ideas and scanning for specific details are essential skills. Skimming allows you to get the gist of a paragraph, while scanning helps you locate keywords quickly.

Example 1: Before reading the passage in detail, skim through each paragraph and note the main ideas. Skim through headings, subheadings, pictures, highlighted words.

This helps you find answers quickly during the test.

Example 2: If a question asks for a specific date or name, scan the text instead of reading everything. Look for numbers or capitalized words to save time.

Skimming

What do you notice about the following article?

Skimming

What do you notice about the following article?

 Scanning

Look at the following questions and note down the answers.

1. Who is the text about?

2. What types of swords are there?

3. What is the name of the competition?

4. After how many points is the game ended?

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Reading strategies

2. Focus on Keywords and Synonyms

The Reading section often paraphrases questions with synonyms or similar phrases. Understanding synonyms helps you find answers even when the exact words aren’t in the text.

Example 1: If a question asks, “What is the cause of climate change?” look for related words like “reason for” or “result in” in the text to locate the answer.

Example 2: If a question mentions “employment,” the text might refer to “work” or “occupation.” 

Recognizing these synonyms helps you find answers accurately.

Reading strategies

3. Time Management is Key

You have 50 minutes to answer 18 questions based on 9 texts. Managing your time is crucial, so consider spending 5 minutes on each text, leaving 5 minutes to review.

Example 1: Use a timer while practicing to train yourself to work within the 50-minute limit.

Example 2: If you’re struggling with a question, move on and return to it later. Spending too much time on one question can lead to missing easier questions later on.

En dan nu: aan de slag!

- Your reading practice test with questions is posted online in Google Classroom.

- Answer the questions in your own document.
- You need to highlight in the text where you found your answers. 

- Do not forget to submit your test.