Read the first line and last line of a paragraph word for word. Then, glance semi-randomly at every word in the paragraph. Repeat for each additional paragraph. When reading chapters, read the first and last paragraph word-for-word. When reading books, read the first page and last page word-for-word.
The basic idea is that the author will put most of the information right up front, or summerize it near the end. Everything in the middle supports the idea.
