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 Reading faster and more effectively. Understanding how ideas in sentences connect. It is usually written in one’s own words. Taking notes (key ideas) in order to remember what one reads or listens. Deciding if what you read is true or the writer’s personal opinion. Reading quickly to get a general idea. Understanding something that the writer does not say directly. Understanding the writer’s main message. Looking through the text quickly to find specific information. Understanding how texts are organized.