Reading Strategies - Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to say:

I can…

Describe the instructions and requirements for the reading section

Recognize the five types of answer traps

Identify the different types of reading comprehension questions

Apply appropriate reading strategies to answer comprehension questions

Use skimming skills to identify main ideas Use scanning skills to find answers to questions

Describe what skimming and scanning is, why we use them, and how to do them.

Describe why skimming and scanning are important skills for the TOEFL

Practice using skimming skills to identify main ideas

Practice using scanning skills to find answers to questions

Manage time to answer complete reading section within the time limits

Describe and practice Vocabulary and Reference Questions

Describe and practice Fact and Purpose Questions

Learn and apply summarizing skills to TOEFL questions

Describe and practice Summary Questions Review question types and their strategies.

Evaluate phone apps and online resources that help students practice for the reading section.

Practice answering reading questions (individual, timed) Review reading strategies for the test