Reading: Scanning (Reading for Specific Information - Very Simple Texts): Lesson 2: Locating Numbers (1-10) in a Short Text

Reading: Scanning for Specific Information

Lesson 2: Locating Numbers (1-10)

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to scan a short text to quickly find numbers from one to ten.

Before You Read 🧠

Key Vocabulary

Knowing these words will help you understand the lesson's goal.

Number
A symbol or word that shows a quantity (e.g., 1, two).
Price
The amount of money you pay for something.
Quantity
The amount or number of something.

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.

Symbol12345
English Wordonetwothreefourfive
Symbol678910
English Wordsixseveneightnineten

Practice Example 1: Find a Quantity

Your Target: How many dogs does Lin have? Scan the text to find the number.

My name is Lin. I live in Kampot near the river. I love animals. I have five chickens, two cats, and 1 dog.

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.

FRESH SUGARCANE JUICE
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.

"Welcome to our cafe! We have 10 tables inside where it is cool. We also have 4 tables outside with a view of the river."

→ 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.

"For your homework, please read the story on page five and answer the 7 questions on page six."

→ Answer: The number is 7. You need to answer seven questions.

Key Vocabulary Reference

  • Number (Noun) | លេខ
    A symbol or word that shows a quantity (e.g., 1, 2, three, four).
  • Price (Noun) | តម្លៃ
    The amount of money you pay for something.
  • Quantity (Noun) | បរិមាណ
    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!

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