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LEARNER’S MODULE IN DEVELOPMENTAL READING I

Name of Learner:_____________________________________________________
Year Level: ____________ Course: _______________________________________

READING AS A COMMUNICATION PROCESS

From lesson three,we learned that the first humans communicated through grunts and body
language.But when they multiplied and dispersed around the globe ,humans developed diverse oral
and written language.No wonder, in our limited ability to speak-write-and-read, we do not have the
knowledge of all the languages and dialects that are used by a man in different places on the planet.

Now,what is language ?
Language is a code used by humans to communicate .
In language there are certain characteristics that can evoke effective and positive reactions on
man .Experts say,these characteristics in language are:
1.Clarity- the reader can more easily and immediately understand language when the code symbols
are concrete rather than abstractions (universal ideas) and generalizations.
Example : The Philippines became the a sovereign nation in the late 1890s.
The Philippines was freed from Hispanic colonial rule when out forbears led by General
Emilio Aguinaldo declared Independence on June 12,1898.
2.Simplicity-complex wording written for the sake of verbal erudition is less easily understood,
compared with what is expressed directly and to point.
Example: Shall we partake our repast ?
Shall we eat ?
3.Adapted language-words of expression should relate to the reader’s age, educational
attainment,gender,ethic origin ,other personal factors.
4.Forceful-stimulating language provides color,interest and excitement.
5.Vivid language- vivid wording is descriptive and stirs the senses of the reader.

READING AS SKILL/SKILLS

Reading consultant Grace Goddel of New York developed a priceless concept by devising a
reading skills ladder.Upon examination,the skills ladder is quite specific by although it covers mainly
reading activities as these happen while students are in school.Here it is:
 16.Reading from the Internet

15.Exposure to reading from

mass media
14.Starting your private library
collection

13.Borrowing library books for

research and enjoyment

12.Using the encyclopedia and other

reference books

11.Using the dictionary

10.Using parts of the books

9.Classifying and organizing facts

8.Interpering meanings,drawing conclusions

7.Finding the supporting details

6.Finding the main idea

5.Vocabulary building

4.Using contextual clues

3.Using structural analysis

2.Using phonetic analysis

1.Basic sight words

READING SKILLS LADDER

MODULE 3 : ACTIVITY 1
Essay
Direction : From the above reading skills ladder,share your opinion on the following questions,giving
reasons for your answer. (3-5 sentences only)
1.Do reading skills come at a flash or at a single moment?Why?
2.How does the encyclopedia help you ? How about dictionaries ?
3.If you are planning to start your private library collection,what kind of book you are planning to
collect?
4.Can we really trust the informations that we see in the Internet ? How? Why ?
5.How can you make buying your own books cheaper? Do you have any recommendations?
6. How do books or Internet enhance our vocabulary skills ?
7.Why do we need to read newspaper or watch news ?

MODULE 3 : ACTIVITY 2 ( use long bond paper for this activity)

Direction:Make your reading skills ladder more attractive and interesting. ( Gayahin and reading
ladder, tapos lagyan ng design,lagyan ng drawing,etc .Nasainyo kung paano nyo pagagandahin)

Prepared by: LAARNI A.TOLETE,LPT

Instructor