Matching Pairs Reading MicroskillsOnline version This is an activity to identify the reading microskills. Match each definition with the correct microskill. by Guillermina Ocampo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Understanding something that the writer does not say directly. Reading faster and more effectively. Understanding how ideas in sentences connect. Taking notes (key ideas) in order to remember what one reads or listens. Understanding the writer’s main message. Reading quickly to get a general idea. It is usually written in one’s own words. Looking through the text quickly to find specific information. Deciding if what you read is true or the writer’s personal opinion. Understanding how texts are organized.