Understanding explicit/implicit
meaning, analyzing language,
summarizing
Understanding
Reading Skills for
IGCSE First
Language English
- Understand explicit
and implicit meaning
- Practice skimming and
scanning
Objectives
- Analyze how writers
use language
- Develop summary
writing skills
Definition:
Information clearly
stated in the text
What is
Explicit
Meaning?
Example: 'The boy
was ten years old.'
Activity: Identify
what is directly
stated in a
sentence.
Definition: Information
suggested or implied
What is
Implicit
Meaning?
Example: 'The boy clutched
his mother’s hand and
looked around nervously.'
Question: What does this
tell us about the boy?
Definition: Reading
quickly to get the
general idea
Skimming
Use: Find the main
idea
Activity: Skim a
paragraph and
state the main
idea
Paragraph for Skimming Practice:
In today’s fast-paced world, many people are
turning to digital calendars
and reminder apps to manage their time. With
just a few taps, users can
schedule meetings, set deadlines, and receive
notifications for important tasks.
These tools have become essential for students,
professionals, and even families trying to balance
work, school, and personal life.
Main idea
•Digital tools like
calendars and reminder
apps help people manage
their time efficiently in
modern life.
Definition: Reading
quickly to locate
specific
information
Scanning
Use: Find names,
dates, numbers
Activity: Scan a
paragraph to find
3 facts
Paragraph for Scanning Practice:
• The science fair will be held on
Saturday, July 15th, at the Community
Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. Students from Grades 6 to 10
are invited to participate. Prizes will be
awarded in three categories: Best
Innovation, Best Presentation, and
Audience Favorite. Entry forms must be
submitted by June 30th.
Scanning Questions:
•What is the date of the science fair?
•Where will it take place?
•What time does it start and end?
•Which grade levels can participate?
•What is the deadline to submit entry forms?
Look for: Word
choice, imagery,
figurative
language, tone
Language
Analysis
Example: 'The icy
wind clawed at her
face.'
Activity: Analyze
what this language
suggests.
Summary:
Shortened version
of main ideas
Summary
Skills
Avoid: Repetition,
examples,
opinions
Strategy: Identify
key points in each
paragraph
Recap and Practice Task
• Task:
• - Identify explicit and implicit meanings
• - Skim for main idea
• - Scan for 2 facts
• - Analyze 1 phrase
• - Summarize in 2–3 sentences
- What was easy
or difficult?
Questions &
Discussion
- Which skills
need
improvement?
- How will you
apply these in
the exam?