Reading: Scanning (Reading for Specific Information - Very Simple Texts): Lesson 1: Finding Own Name or Familiar Words in a List

Reading: Scanning for Specific Information

Lesson 1: Finding Your Name or Words in a List

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to scan a simple list to quickly find a specific word, like your name.

Before You Read 🧠

Key Vocabulary

Scanning

Reading quickly to search for a specific word or piece of information.

Specific Information

One exact detail, like a name, a date, or a number.

Familiar Word

A word that you already know and can recognize easily.

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Get Ready to Read

Imagine you are looking for your friend in a big crowd. You don't look at every person. Your eyes move quickly until you find your friend's face. This is like scanning!

How to Scan: A 3-Step Guide 🧐

1. Know Your Target

Before you start, know exactly what word you are looking for. Say it in your head.

2. Move Your Eyes Quickly

Let your eyes move down the list. Don't stop to read every word. Just search for your target.

3. Stop When You Find It!

When you see your target word, you can stop. You found the information you needed!

Practice Scanning 🎯

Example 1: Find a Name

Your target is the name: Vanna. Scan the class list below to find it.

Class 2A - Student List

1. Bopha
2. Piseth
3. Sokha
4. Vanna
5. Nary
6. Rithy

Did you find it? It's number 4. See how you didn't need to read all the other names?

Example 2: Find a Place

You want to take a bus to Kampot. Your target is: Kampot. Scan the list of destinations.

Bus Destinations

• Phnom Penh
• Sihanoukville
• Siem Reap
• Kampot
• Kep
• Battambang

You found it! Now you know the bus goes there.

Quiz: Find the Word

1. A new student is joining the class. Scan the list below to find the name Chanthou.

1. Srey
2. Veasna
3. Chanthou
4. Dara
5. Sopheap

→ Answer: Yes, Chanthou is on the list at number 3.

2. You are at the market. You need to buy rice. Scan the shopping list. Is "rice" on the list?

• Fish
• Chili
• Sugar
• Salt
• Mangoes

→ Answer: No, "rice" is not on this list. You don't need to buy it today.

Key Vocabulary Reference

• Scanning (Noun) | ការអានរាវរក
  The skill of reading very quickly to search for a specific word or piece of information.
• Specific Information (Noun) | ព័ត៌មានជាក់លាក់
  One exact detail you are searching for, like a name, a date, or a number.
• Familiar Word (Noun) | ពាក្យដែលធ្លាប់ស្គាល់
  A word that you already know and can recognize easily.

Your Reading Mission ⭐

Go on a Scan Hunt!

Find a menu from a local restaurant (you can ask to see one or find one online).

Your mission is to scan the menu to quickly find these three words:

• rice
• fish
• drink

Tell your teacher if you found them!