1. Explain your opinion about reading comprehension.

Reading comprehension is simply the ability to understand what you read, or the
ability to understand written words. And understanding here means that you know the
context and get the message that was given by the author from the text. Strong reading
comprehension typically encompasses a variety of literacy skills needed to interpret
and identify meanings within a text.
Reading comprehension needs a reading skill, reading skills are abilities that pertain
to a person’s ability/capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode written
language and texts.
There are several elements or essential skills needed for reading comprehension:
 Decoding = skill that relies on your abilities to perceive sounds you’ve heard
but never seen written out.
 Fluency = the ability to speak or read fluently
 Vocabulary = the ability to decode or determine the meaning of new words
that can influence your reading comprehension.
 Inference = the ability to understand the general idea from the text.
 Retention = basically summarizing and remembering what you read.
Reading helps to: learn new things, new vocabulary, helps you understand, gives you
new ideas and how to speak a language. And all of these things will be achieved if
you have good reading comprehension skills.

2. Explain about reading techniques

 Grouping: Grouping is when you try to read two words instead of one word at
the same time. So that it will be time-efficient and you don’t lose time to read
more. Grouping techniques need to be improved everyday so that this skill
will be mastered.
 Pacing: It’s like moving in a certain walking/running at a certain speed. But
instead, it is your reading speed. Pacing can be done when you mastered it and
can be used when you read while pointing to the word you’re reading while
using your finger or pen or another tool to speed up and improve your reading
skills.
Sometimes, when we are trying to use grouping when reading, we have a problem
where we will bounce back to the previous word. But pacing will prevent that.

3. Look at the text bellow.

Answer the questions.

1) What is Mrs.Curious doing at the moment?
She is watching the people in her neighbourhood through her binoculars.
 It was mentioned in this sentence “. As you see, now I’m watching people in
my neighbourhood through my binoculars.”

2) What is Mr Thompson buying from the kiosk?

He is buying some biscuits and a newspaper from the kiosk.
It was mentioned in this sentence “Tina and Victoria are going into a
clothes shop and Mr. Thompson is buying some biscuits and a newspaper
from the kiosk on the corner.”

3) Why is the baker sitting out and drinking tea?

Because there are no customers in his shop.
It was mentioned in this sentence “The baker is sitting out and drinking tea
because there are no customers in his shop now.”

4) What is the florist preparing for the man?

The florist is preparing a nice bouquet of roses for the man.
It was mentioned in this sentence “The florist is preparing a nice bouquet of
roses for a handsome man.”

5) Who are waiting for a bus at the bus stop?

Charlotte and her husband are waiting for a bus at the bus stop.
It was mentioned in this sentence “Charlotte and her husband are waiting
for a bus at the bus stop.”

6) Is Grace skipping rope with Kathryn?

No,she isn’t, because Grace is playing with her doll.
It was mentioned in this sentence “Kathryn is skipping rope and Grace is
playing with her doll.”

7) Why isn’t George riding his bicycle now?

Because he has a flat tyre.
It was mentioned in this sentence “George isn’t riding his bicycle because
he has a flat tyre.”

8) Who is running and trying to fly a kite?

Dennis is the one who is running and trying to fly a kite.
It was mentioned in this sentence “Dennis is running and trying to fly his
kite while his friend, James is jumping up and down with joy.”

9) Is Shirley playing volleyball well or badly?

Shirley is playing volleyball badly.
It was mentioned in this sentence “Shirley is playing volleyball with a group
of children, but she isn’t good at it.”

10) Where are the teens sitting and singing now?

They are sitting and singing under a big pine tree now.
 It was mentioned in this sentence “Some teens are sitting under the big pine
tree.”

Write TRUE or FALSE

1) Mrs. Curious is not watching people from her balcony, but she is just
dreaming. (FALSE)
2) The man at the florist’s is checking the time and he looks worried. (TRUE)
3) The butcher and his assistant are working in the shop at the moment (TRUE)
4) Little Alfie is crying because he wants to fly a kite with his friends in the park.
(FALSE)
5) Three cats are going after Joe because they want to eat the sandwich. (TRUE)
6) Mr. and Mrs. Brown are sitting on the grass and getting some fresh air.
(FALSE)
7) James is jumping up and down with anger. (FALSE)