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Previewing & Predicting

This document discusses previewing and predicting when reading academic texts. It defines previewing as getting an initial sense of a text by looking at elements like the title, subtitles, headings, and illustrations before reading in-depth. Predicting is making educated guesses about the content based on information from previewing and prior knowledge. The document provides guidance on how to preview a passage by reading the title, pictures, first sentences of paragraphs, and last sentence to help with understanding and predicting the overall topic and content.

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Previewing & Predicting

This document discusses previewing and predicting when reading academic texts. It defines previewing as getting an initial sense of a text by looking at elements like the title, subtitles, headings, and illustrations before reading in-depth. Predicting is making educated guesses about the content based on information from previewing and prior knowledge. The document provides guidance on how to preview a passage by reading the title, pictures, first sentences of paragraphs, and last sentence to help with understanding and predicting the overall topic and content.

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University of Algiers II

Faculty of Letters and Languages


English Department
Reading and Text Analysis
Dr. S. DJABALLAH

Previewing & Predicting

Objectives:

 Understand the value of previewing and predicting when reading academic texts.
 Practice making informed predictions based on previews and prior knowledge.
 Employ previewing and predicting skills to enhance comprehension of complex
academic materials.

Warm up:

Before you start on a trip: you usually look at a map. It helps you plan your way. Then
you know what to expect as you travel. This is a good idea in reading, too. Look before
you read. Then it is much easier to understand.

That is what you do when you PREVIEW.

Read this passage:

The first time you try it, ask someone to help you. You may fall
if no one holds you up. lt is a good idea to start on the sidewalk.
The street may be dangerous. After you start, do not stop. Try to
go faster. That will help you to stay up. Remember, even little
children can do this. And once you learn how, you will never
forget!
What is this passage about? ______________
If you cannot tell, look at the picture below.

Pictures help you understand. Before you read, always look at the
pictures!
University of Algiers II
Faculty of Letters and Languages
English Department
Reading and Text Analysis
Dr. S. DJABALLAH

What is previewing?

Previewing is the process of getting an initial sense of what a text is about before diving

into a detailed reading. After previewing, you should try to predict (make a guess about)

what the text is about. Common previewing techniques include reading the title,

subtitles, headings, and any bold or italicized text. Additionally, looking at illustrations,

captions, and reading the introductory or concluding paragraphs can also provide

valuable information.

What is predicting?

Predicting is a reading strategy that involves making educated guesses or hypotheses

about the content of a text based on the information gathered during the previewing

phase and one's prior knowledge. You make predictions by considering the title,

headings, and any clues provided by the author or the text's context. You might ask

yourselves questions like, "What do I think this text will be about?" or "What do I expect

to learn from this section?"

How to preview a passage?

1. Read the title.

2. Look at the pictures (if there are any).

3. Read the first few sentences in the first paragraph.

4. Read the first line of the other paragraphs.

5. Read the last sentence of the last paragraph.

6. Watch for names, dates, and numbers.

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