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This document provides reading materials and assessments for students on the topic of reading skills. It includes [1] an introduction to reading strategies and skills, [2] examples of common reading skills like comprehension and vocabulary, [3] tips for improving reading skills such as setting aside time to read and taking notes, and [4] two assessments for students to complete - a word search puzzle and reasons for enriching reading skills. Useful phrases, quotable quotes, and a word of the week are also provided to help students' personal and academic language development.

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This document provides reading materials and assessments for students on the topic of reading skills. It includes [1] an introduction to reading strategies and skills, [2] examples of common reading skills like comprehension and vocabulary, [3] tips for improving reading skills such as setting aside time to read and taking notes, and [4] two assessments for students to complete - a word search puzzle and reasons for enriching reading skills. Useful phrases, quotable quotes, and a word of the week are also provided to help students' personal and academic language development.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Division of Bulacan
DOÑA CANDELARIA MENESES DUQUE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Bambang, Bulakan, Bulacan

Reading and Writing


Module 1, week 1 First Batch
Topic Title: Introduction to Reading
and Reading Skills
After reading the content of this modules, you are expected to:

a. Formulate evaluative statements on the differences between reading strategies, and


b. Elaborate the purposes of reading and using different skills according on set objectives.

DIRECTIONS: Check the following words if you are familiar with, if not put an x in the provided cell.

Wo rd Fa m ilia r No t Fa m ilia r  Among these words, which are you familiar with?
kism e t  Where did you know these word/s?
p e rfo rc e
fe rve nt
 What are the other words you knew?
ado
C a sa nova

READING-a multifaceted cognitive process in which you view letters and words (sometimes touch) printed
on a test or flashed on the screen to derive meaning out of them.
Why do we read? We read to gain information whether personal or academic of for entertainment
purposes.

What are reading skills?


Reading skills are abilities that pertain to a person's capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode
written language and texts. Exceptional reading skills can be highly beneficial to assimilating and
responding to written communications like emails, messages, letters and other written messages. Using
reading skills in the workplace can also be important for ensuring effective written communication, which
can result in less miscommunication or misunderstanding of expectations.
Reading skills can also encompass several key aspects that work together to develop overall literacy skills,
including comprehension, fluency, vocabulary and strategies that help readers interpret and find meaning in
texts.
How to improve your reading skills
1. Set aside time to read each day.
2. Set reading goals.
3. Preview the texts you read.
4. Determine the purpose.
5. Apply key reading strategies.
6. Take notes while you read.
7. Apply what you read by summarizing.

Assessment number I: Word Hunt

DIRECTIONS: Think of words using the jumbled letters below. Two-letter words are not allowed. Produce
at least 20 words. Once a particular letter is used, you are not able to reuse in unless the letters are doubled.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

A L U W
I X
H O C N
R D
F T S
E
Q E
Assessment number II: Reasoning

Cite at least 10 reasons for enriching one’s reading skill considering the daily activities.

Reading Skills should be honed because……..


Reading Skills should be honed for a reason……..
Reading Skills should be honed since………..
Reading Skills should be honed for………..
Reading Skills should be honed due to……..
Reading Skills should be honed considering……..
Reading Skills should be honed by cause of……..
Reading Skills should be honed on the grounds that……..
Reading Skills should be honed in behalf of……..
Reading Skills should be honed in light……..

Peripheral Lessons: Useful phrases

The following phrases are useful in various situations. Try using it in sentences.

Expressing a personal Expressing doubt Starting something as Expressing support


Opinion a fact
It seems to me that…. I’m not sure if… As everyone knows You are quite right.
I feel that… I’m not convinced It is generally accepted That;s very important
that… that… point.
As I see it…. I wonder if you realize There can be no doubt You’ve got a good point
that that… there.
The way I see it… Nobody will deny that… I couldn’t agree with
you more.

Quotable Quotes:

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

-Arthur Ashe
Word of the week:

Serendipity, sėr-en-dip′i-ti, n. good luck in finding valuable things


unintentionally, refers to the fairy tale characters who were always making discoveries through chance.

Note: Please write the weekly phrase, quotable quotes and word for personal and academic uses. Thank
You!

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