Reading: Scanning for Specific Information
Lesson 2: Locating Numbers (1-10)
Before You Read 🧠
Key Vocabulary
Knowing these words will help you understand the lesson's goal.
Get Ready to Read
Think about these questions:
- Where do you see English numbers every day?
- Why is it useful to find numbers quickly?
Scanning for Numbers
Here are the numbers we will look for today, as symbols and words.
| Symbol | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Word | one | two | three | four | five |
| Symbol | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| English Word | six | seven | eight | nine | ten |
Practice Example 1: Find a Quantity
Your Target: How many dogs does Lin have? Scan the text to find the number.
Answer: The number is 1. Lin has one dog.
Practice Example 2: Find a Price
Your Target: What is the price of the juice in dollars ($)? Scan the sign to find the number.
Cool and delicious! Perfect for a hot day in Kampot. One big cup is only $2.
Answer: The number is 2. The price is $2.
Your Turn to Scan! 🎯
Quiz 1
You are at a small cafe. Scan the text below to find the number of tables outside.
→ Answer: The number is 4. There are four tables outside.
Quiz 2
Your teacher is giving instructions. Scan the sentence to find out how many questions you need to answer.
→ Answer: The number is 7. You need to answer seven questions.
Key Vocabulary Reference
- Number A symbol or word that shows a quantity (e.g., 1, 2, three, four).
- Price The amount of money you pay for something.
- Quantity The amount or number of something.
Your Reading Mission ⭐
Go on a Number Hunt!
Look at things in a local shop or market. Scan the signs or product labels for numbers from 1-10.
- Find the price of a snack or a drink.
- Find the quantity of items in a package (e.g., 2 batteries).
Write down or take a picture of two numbers you find!