Idea — Scanning means searching a text for a specific piece of information — a name, a number, a date — without reading everything. It is a real-world skill, not a test trick.
Example — Scanning a train timetable for the 09:15 departure: eyes move quickly, most of the text is ignored. That is the skill in action.
Try — Give learners a timetable or menu. Set a time limit. How fast can they find three specific details?
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