Intensive Reading

June 09, 2026

Intensive reading involves careful and detailed reading to understand every part of a text.

Characteristics

  • Focuses on vocabulary and grammar.
  • Requires concentration.
  • Used in classrooms.

Example

Studying a science chapter to understand concepts.

Steps

  1. Read carefully.
  2. Highlight key words.
  3. Note difficult vocabulary.
  4. Summarize.

Exercise

Read:
"Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make food using sunlight."

Questions:

  1. What is photosynthesis?
  2. What do plants use to make food?