| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Skimming |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Skimming
Year 7
English
20 Students
The lesson corresponds with the national curriculum objectives for Year 7 English, focusing on reading strategies and comprehension skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Skimming | 5 | Briefly explain the concept of skimming. Discuss when and why skimming is useful. |
| 2 | Skimming Techniques | 5 | Introduce and demonstrate skimming techniques such as looking for keywords, headings, etc. |
| 3 | Reading Passage Distribution | 5 | Hand out printed reading passages to students, instructing them on what to look for while skimming. |
| 4 | Skimming Practice | 10 | Students read their passages silently, practicing skimming techniques. |
| 5 | Filling Out Cards | 5 | Distribute printable cards for students to fill out based on their skimming practice, capturing key points. |
| 6 | Collection of Cards/Checking | 5 | Randomly collect or check the filled cards as students submit them to assess understanding. |
Assign students a short article to skim at home and write a brief summary based on their skimming experience. Collect the assignments in the next lesson without presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore a reading strategy called skimming. Who here has heard of skimming before? Great! Skimming is a technique we use to get the general idea of a text quickly. It’s especially useful when you want to find out if the text is relevant to what you're doing or when you’re short on time.
Can anyone think of a situation when we might need to skim? Yes, exactly! When we’re checking out books in a library or looking for specific information in a report. Skimming can help us identify key points without getting bogged down in all the details."
"Now that we understand what skimming is, let’s look at some techniques we can use. When you skim, you want to look for keywords, headings, and any visual elements, like bullet points or bold text.
Let’s take a moment to think about our reading habits. When you've skimmed a book or article, what are some things you typically look for?
That's right! Looking at the title can give you a big clue, and scanning for subheadings can help you see what sections might be most important. Remember, you’re not reading every single word, just glancing to get the gist.
Let’s practice these techniques together. I will show you a sample paragraph on the board, and let’s find the main idea together by skimming through it."
"Now, I'm going to hand out some printed reading passages. Each of you will receive a short paragraph. While you read, remember to practice the skimming techniques we've just discussed. I want you to focus on identifying keywords, headings, and any important phrases that stand out.
As you receive your passage, please take a moment to look it over before you dive in. You all should have a copy now. Ready? Let’s go ahead and start skimming!"
"Okay, everyone! Now that you have your passages, you’ll have 10 minutes to skim through them silently. As you read, remember to look for the main ideas and important details. Keep your eyes peeled for any keywords or phrases.
I’ll set a timer for you. You can start now—happy skimming!"
"Time's up! I hope you all found some interesting points in your passages. Now, I’m going to give you some printable cards. On these cards, you will note down the key points you identified while skimming your passage.
You should include the main idea, any important details you discovered, and any questions or thoughts you had while skimming. Make sure to be concise and specific.
You have 5 minutes to complete this task. Ready? Let’s get started!"
"Great job, everyone! Now that you’ve filled out your cards, please pass them to me. I will randomly check a few to see how you’re doing with your skimming skills.
Remember, skimming is about capturing the essence of a text quickly, so don’t be discouraged if you didn’t catch everything. I’m here to help you improve.
Once you’ve handed in your cards, please take a few minutes to reflect on what you've learned today. What surprised you? What was easy or challenging about skimming?"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is skimming and why is it useful? | |
| Can you give an example of a situation where skimming might be necessary? | |
| What are some techniques you can use when skimming a text? | |
| What types of elements should you look for when skimming? | |
| Why is it important to identify keywords and headings while skimming? | |
| How can the title of a text help you when skimming? | |
| What should you focus on when skimming a passage? | |
| How long did we spend practicing skimming today? | |
| What did you write down on your cards after skimming your passage? | |
| How did you feel about the skimming exercise? | |
| What did you find challenging about skimming? | |
| What surprised you about skimming and your reading habits? | |
| Why is it important to capture the essence of a text quickly when skimming? |