Scanning Practice Hunt Worksheet

Name:

Date:

Student scanning text with magnifying glass

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To scan texts for specific information

Success Criteria:

✓ I can identify key words to look for

✓ I can move my eyes quickly across text without reading every word

✓ I can locate specific facts and figures

Remember: Scanning means looking for specific information quickly - don't read every word!

📖 Reading Passage: Climate Change Research

Dr Sarah Mitchell from Cambridge University published groundbreaking research on 15th March 2023 about rising sea levels. Her team conducted experiments at the Antarctic Research Station in Palmer Bay, where they discovered that ice sheets are melting 23% faster than previously estimated. The research, funded by a £2.8 million grant, involved monitoring temperatures over 18 months. Professor James Chen from Oxford University commented that these findings could revolutionise climate science. The study also revealed that coastal areas in Norfolk could experience flooding by 2035 if current trends continue.

1. What date was the research published?

Answer: _________________

2. Name ONE scientist mentioned in the passage:

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3. What percentage figure is mentioned?

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4. Where were the experiments conducted?

Answer: _________________