2.6 Silent Reading

• extract key details from texts on varied themes
• evaluate the main idea in a variety of reading texts
• appreciate the role of silent reading in enhancing independent learning

“How can you identify key details in texts?”

“What strategies can you use to extract information from a reading passage?”

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1. Skimming and highlighting key details of a product
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Skim through a text and highlight key details of a given product.
2. Completing a table with key points from a text
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Collaborate to fill in a table with key points (price, colour, size, quality) from a reading text.
3. Reading product reviews to make informed choices
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Read reviews of a product, outline main points and discuss the findings with peers to make informed online shopping choices.
4. Choosing the best summary of a reading text
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Read a text and choose the best summary from the options provided, and compare with peers.
5. Summarising product details with digital tools
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Summarise product details using digital tools of their choice.
6. Comparing online shopping platforms in Kenya and China; shopping safely
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Compare Kenyan and Chinese online shopping platforms, discuss online shopping safety measures, summarise product details with digital tools and answer the key inquiry questions.