Reading: Reading for Information

	Close Reading
TR	Reading for Information - Diagram [Word] A diagram illustrating Close Reading approaches when reading for Information. With thanks to Kelso High School.
TR	Identifying a text [Word] A sheet designed to aid pupils identify the type of text they are dealing with. With thanks to Kelso High School.
TR	Understanding a text [Word] A colourful sheet designed to remind pupils of the skills necessary when answering Close Reading questions. With thanks to Kelso High School.
TR	Close Reading Skills [Word] A colourful Close Reading Skills reminder handout. With thanks to Kelso High School.

 

	Scanning
TR	'Scanning' Factsheet Factsheet: Find out what scanning is and get some tips and hints for more effective scanning
	'Scanning' Quiz Interactive Quiz: designed to allow pupils to test their scanning skills
	'Scanning' Game Quiz based game: designed to allow pupils to practise scanning for information
	'Scanning' Worksheets Worksheet Activity: a worksheet activity designed to allow pupils to test their scanning skills

 

	Skimming
TR	'Skimming' Factsheet Factsheet: clearly explains what skimming is and how it can enable pupils to become better readers
	'Skimming' Quiz Interactive Quiz: a three level interactive quiz designed to allow pupils to test their skim reading skills

 

	Summarising
TR	'Summarising' Factsheets Factsheets: a valuable resource which clearly explains the role of summarising in gathering, researching or presenting information
	'Summarising' Quiz Interactive Quiz: a fun three level quiz designed to test a pupil's summarising skills
	'Summarising' Game Game: a fun and interactive game designed to test a pupil's summarising skills
	'Summarising' Worksheets An independent activity designed to test a pupil's summarising skills

 

	Fact and Opinion
TR	'Fact and Opinion' Factsheet Factsheet: four factsheets which act as a useful introduction to the difference between fact and opinion
	'Fact and Opinion' Quiz Interactive Quiz: designed to test a pupil's ability to recognise the difference between fact and opinion
	'Fact and Opinion' Worksheets Four worksheets designed to test a pupil's ability to differentiate between fact and opinion