Skimming ahead enables you to see what’s coming up. Before you begin reading , scan the text to see what’s ahead. Is the reading broken up into section? What are the main topics of those sections? In what order are they covered? What keyword or ideas are boldfaced, buleted, boxed, or otherwise highlighted?
Skimming throught a text before you read helps you prepare for your reading task. It’s a lot
like cheaking out the course before a cross-country race. If you know what’s ahead, you know how to pace yourself. This head start will give you an idea of what’s important in the passage you’re about read
When you finish reading, jump back. Review the summaries, headings, and highlighted information. (This includes both what you and the author highlighted.) Jumping back helps you remember the information you just read. You can see how each idea fits into the whole and how ideas and information are connected.