*Scanning* is a technique used to find specific information in a text without reading everything. It involves looking for particular words or numbers. 

*Examples of scanning:*

- Searching for a date in a history book by looking for numbers.

- Finding a phone number in a contact list by quickly going through names.

*Skimming* is a method of reading quickly to grasp the main idea of a text without focusing on every word.

*Examples of skimming:*

- Checking if a book is interesting by reading the introduction or first few pages.

- Reading the first sentences of each paragraph in an article to get the overall idea.

Both scanning and skimming are useful for reading quickly and saving time!