ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

APOLINARIO MABINI CAMPUS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
S.Y. 2021-2022

Date: January 24-28, 2022

Teacher: Ms. Mary May C. Gontiñas

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

I. Topic: Continuation of Critical Reading

II. Objectives:

 Explain what Critical Reading is and its importance

 Differentiate Simple Reading and Critical Reading
 Distinguish Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking in a reading text
 Show understanding of academic texts through formulation of critical questions
 Answer critical questions through in-depth reading of the song lyrics as a text
 Elucidate the meaning of the song and relate it to real-life experiences

III. References:

URL:

Website about Critical Reading

 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/critical reading.html?
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 https://www.academia.edu/11295819/
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 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/critical-reading.html?
fbclid=IwAR0nGSIw5G9fU0yKCZPlyf8cP-RLmP7cZ53jRdL401GH12ohe7-
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Materials and Application: pictures, ICT Integration-Multimedia (MS Power Point

Presentation)

Digital and Social Media Apps: Google Meet and LMS

Motivation:
SETTING THE MOOD
 The students will guess what the pictures or illustrations are all about and they will try to
fulfill the missing letters to complete a word/s.
 ACTIVITY Concept Note No. 1

Topic: Critical Reading

You comment on the acting, the plot, soundtrack and others. Your report might be negative
or positive. You are expressing a judgement about the quality of the movie objectively. When you
read too good to be true information, you need to analyze, interpret and evaluate that is
CRITICAL READING.

Do you KNOW what Critical Reading is?

a more active way of reading it

Involves scrutinizing any information that you read or hear.

It is deeper and more complex when engaging with a text.

It’s also a process of analyzing, interpreting and sometimes evaluating.

When we read critically, we use our critical thinking skills to question both the text
and our own reading of it.
 Different disciplines may have distinctive modes of critical reading (scientific,
philosophical, literary, etc.)

IMPORTANCE of Critical Reading

We need to do critical reading because it is important since critical reading

requires you to evaluate the arguments in the text.

You need to differentiate the facts from opinion, and look at arguments
given for and against the claims.

PURPOSE of Critical Reading

Basically, its purpose is to assess the strength of the evidence and the
arguments.

It is useful to cease a study, or an article with a very strong evidence and a

reasoned argument.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIMPLE READING AND

CRITICAL READING

Simple Critical
Reading Reading
 How to do Critical Reading?

The following are some suggested ways to help you become a critical reader:

1. Annotate what you read

2. Outline the text
3. Summarize the text
4. Evaluate the text

NOTE!

Critical reading is not necessarily mean being critical when you read, it simply means
engaging in what you read by asking yourself questions, such as:

 What is the author trying to say?

 What is the main argument being presented?

To read critically is to exercise your judgement about what you are reading. That is not
taking anything you read at face value. We need to be critical in reading or simply do critical
reading for the purpose of assessing the strength of arguments and evidence in order to
differentiate factual from opinionated statements. In this way, we’ll be able to fully
understand what we are reading and be able to gather the information we need.
b. ANALYSIS

The students will analyze the given song lyrics as texts to develop critical reading.

If We Hold on Together
By: Diana Ross

Don't lose your way

With each passing day
You've come so far
Don't throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Live your story
Faith, hope and glory
Hold to the truth in your heart
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
Souls in the wind
Must learn how to mend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Valley, mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears all away
Words are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come home to stay
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
When we are out there in the dark
We'll dream about the sun
In the dark, we'll feel the light
Warm our hearts, everyone
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
As high as souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I

Source:  Lyric Find

Songwriters: Will Jennings / James Horner
If We Hold On Together lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
c. ABSTRACTION

The teacher and the students will discuss and analyze the lyrics and meaning of the song through
the following questions: (Answering critical questions through in-depth reading of the song lyrics)

1. What is the song all about?

2. What do you think is the main point of the writer/ singer of the song?
3. Reveal the evidences of your answer in item number 1 and elucidate.
4. Do you agree with the writer/ singer’s statement?
5. Who do you think is the persona/ speaker in the song?

d. APPLICATION

Using critical reading, read the given lyrics of the song and answer the questions based on your
understanding. Elucidate the meaning of the song and relate it to real-life experiences.

1. What does the chorus want to advice for you as a student who has dreams in life?
2. As a SHS student, what do you think awaits you if you work hard and give your best
in your studies?
3. What will you do when your dream seems impossible to achieve?
4. In your own words, restate the message of the song.
5. How did the song change your views about dreams in life?

Prepared by:

Ms. Mary May C. Gontiñas

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES TEACHER

Checked by: Received By: Noted by:

Ms. Genkie Formanes Ruste Mrs. Mary Ann L. Camitos Mrs. Lydia T. Terrado
English Coordinator Academic Coordinator OIC, High School Department

Mr. Jonathan Orlain Mr. Dean Joseph Bereῆa

ABM Coordinator Principal, JHS/SHS Department

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11