READING SKILLS

What do I know?
Has it happened?
How?
When?
What dont I get?
 The importance of reading skills
The executive ability to read and
understand material quickly and
adequately .

To retain the studied material for a longer

period.
 TYPES OF READING
1) Careful reading
Slowest kind of readings
used for analysis, problem solving, accuracy
retained in for longer period .
2) Rapid reading :
its simple
retentions of the material is not required for
longer period of time .
3)skimming
to grasp main ideas and to review
previously read material .
4)Scanning
the fastest kind of reading.
It is done for a finite and highly specific
purpose.
 TYPES OF READING ON THE
BASIS OF SPEED
Types of reading Reading Speed

Careful Reading 50 to 350 words per min.

Rapid Reading 300 to 600 words per

min
skimming Up to 1500 words per
min
scanning Up to 3000 words per
min.
 Some concepts in reading
Comprehension : it is the understanding of
the reading material

Reading efficiency : it combines reading

speed and reading comprehension.

Retention :it refers to ability to recall

reading material after a lapse of time .
Techniques for increasing reading
efficiency
Active reading
Selection of appropriate reading type
Setting realistic time schedules
Keep eye moving
Preview and review of material
Read just enough to capture thoughts
 Guidelines for effective reading
Define purpose and participation.
Clarity about environment.
Identify reading material.
Control interference
Get feedback
 Quick reading strategy
Random jotting Book
Read content, index pages identify thrust
area, write down imp. points

Formulation of questions
The thinking phase:
identify questions that the book should be
able to answer.
 Contd.
Regression
The process of random dipping into the book.
this will be done in two phases - 1st 10 min. for
random dipping and next 30 min. for in depth
review.
Final jotting
It takes an hour- the reader becomes confident
to know the answers which the book provides.