Reading: Skimming (Reading for Gist - Very Simple Texts): Lesson 2: Understanding if a Short Text is a List, a Sign, or a Simple Sentence

Reading: Skimming (Reading for Gist) Lesson 2: Identifying Text Types What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to look at a short text and quickly identify if it is a list, a sign, or a sentence. Before You Read 🧠 Key Vocabulary Knowing these words will help you understand the lesson. List A series of names or other items written one after another. Sign A notice with words or pictures giving information or an instruction. Sentence A group of words that expresses a complete thought. Text Type The style or format of a piece of writing. Three Common Text Types When you know the text type , you can guess its purpose. Let's look at three types you see every day. 1. The List 📝 Look for: Numbers (1, 2, 3), bullets (•), or short lines of text. Purpose: To organize information. Example (Shopping list): Rice Fish Mangoes 2. The Sign 🛑 Look for: Very few words, often in big letters, sometimes with a picture. Purpose: To give a quick, important instruction or warning. Example (A sign on …