Relate the Column 1 to Column 2, associating the reading strategy with its definition.

Column 1

1. Skimming.

2. Scanning.

3. Predicting.

4. Context clues.

5. Summarizing.

Column 2

( ) Going through the text without reading every word, searching for specific information like dates, numbers, or names.

( ) Using surrounding words or sentences to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

( ) Guessing the content of a text before reading it, based on the title, headings, or visuals. This helps activate prior knowledge and set expectations.

( ) Using the reader own words to state the main points of the text.

( ) Quickly reading the text to get a general overview or the “gist” of the content. Useful to find specific information such as keywords, phrases, or overall themes.

The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is: