ACTIVITY SHEETS IN READING GRADE 8

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Teacher: _____________________________________________________ Date: ________
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READING STYLE SCANNING AND SKIMMING FOR ONE’S PURPOSE

STEP 1: WARM-UP
Read the selection in two (2) minutes. Close your eyes. Recall the specific facts. Mention
them as many as you can.

African literatures are ancient. If people think of African literatures at all, they tend
to think of it as beginning in 1958 with Chinua Achebe’s brilliant novel Things Fall Apart.
Yet the African literatures written before the twentieth century are substantial. Whatever
limits can be imagined in terms of geography, genre, language, audience, era. These
literatures exceed them. Before the twentieth century, Africans wrote not just in Europe,
but also on the African continent; they wrote not just in European languages, but in African
languages; they wrote not just for European consumption, but for their own consumption;
they wrote not just in northern Africa, but in sub-Saharan Africa; they wrote not just orally,
but textually; they wrote not just historical or religious texts, but poetry and epic and
autobiography; and they wrote not just in the nineteenth century, but in the eighteenth
century and long, long before.

Source: https://wendybelcher.com/african-literature/african-arts-literature/#:~:text=There%20are%203%2C500%20African%20literature,are%20of%20high%20literary%20quality.

STEP 2: MODELING
Listen attentively as the teacher read aloud the passage.

Following the school closures and the response plan set by the Ministry of
Education, the respective regional education bureaus have initiated the continuity of
education using various media, including using educational radio programs and
television learning programs provided by the Ministry of Education. In addition, some
private schools, mostly in urban areas, have been focusing on engaging parents and
their students in learning through a mobile application called Telegram, which is similar
to WhatsApp but more widely used in Ethiopia. Overall, there are practical challenges in
how distance learning programs can be accessed by students during such emergency
contexts.
source: https://www.ukfiet.org/2020/education-response-to-covid-19-how-can-basic-education-be-implemented-in-ethiopia/

Questions:

1. What was the passage all about?

2. What were the details that support the main idea?
3. What were the specific details relevant to the main idea?
4. How did the writer establish the entire passage?
STEP 3.1: GUIDED PRACTICE 1

Read silently the sentences in two (3) minutes. Answer the questions. Place your answer
inside the box.

1. Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.

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Where is the capital city of Ethiopia?

2. Ethiopia is federal republic.

What kind of government does
Ethiopia have?

3. The Kaffa province in Ethiopia is renowned

for its coffee.
Which province in Ethiopia is renowned for
its coffee?

4. Ethiopia’s climate is tropical monsoon with

wide topographic-induced variation.
What kind of climate does Ethiopia have?

5. Ethiopia has 84 indigenous languages

according to the Ethnologue while 77
according to the 1994 census.
How many indigenous languages in
Ethiopia according to the Ethnologue
and 1994 census?

STEP 3.2: GUIDED PRACTICE 2

Analyze the passage about Ethiopia. Provide the main idea of each.

The extended family remains the focus of the social system. It includes relatives
on both sides of the family as well as close friends. Quite often the husband’s parents
will live with the nuclear family when they get older and can no longer care for
themselves. When people marry, they join their families, thus ensuring that there will
always be a group to turn to in times of need.

Main Idea: ___________________________________________________________________

As a rule, Ethiopians tend to be non-confrontational and offer what they believe

is the expected response rather than say something that might embarrass another.
Honor and dignity are crucial to Ethiopians and they will go out of their way to keep
from doing something that could bring shame to another person. Therefore, it is
important to treat your Ethiopian business colleagues with utmost professionalism and
never do anything that would make them lose dignity and respect.

Main Idea: ___________________________________________________________________

The most common form of greeting is a handshake with direct eye contact. The
handshake is generally much lighter than in Western cultures. After a close personal
relationship has been established people of the same sex may kiss three times on the
cheeks. Across genders, men should wait to see if a woman extends her hand.
Greetings should never be rushed. Take time to inquire about the person.

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Main Idea: ___________________________________________________________________

STEP 3.3: GUIDED
source: PRACTICE 3
https://www.commisceoglobal.com/resources/countryguides/ethiopiaguide#:~:text=Society%20and%20Culture&text=Ethiopia%20is%20a%20multi%2Dcultural,an%20ancient%20form%20of%20Judaism.

Read the selection in two (2) minutes. Complete the illustration below.

Ethiopia is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic

country. Religion is a major influence in Ethiopian
life. Nearly half the population belongs to the
Ethiopian Orthodox Church but there is also large
Muslim population. Others adhere to an ancient
form of Judaism.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is proud of its origins. The country embraced
Christianity in the 4th century, long before Europe. The feast of the Epiphany
("Timkat") is the largest festival of the year. The Orthodox Church dominates the
political, cultural, and social life of the population. It was the official religion of the
imperial court and of the establishment until Haile Selassie was deposed in 1974.

Muslims are important in the business community. They tend to live in the
eastern, southern, and western lowlands, although there are considerable
numbers in Addis Ababa.

source: https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-
guides/ethiopiaguide#:~:text=Society%20and%20Culture&text=Ethiopia%20is%20a%20multi%2Dcultural,an%20ancient%20form%20of%20Judaism.

Questions:

1. What was the selection all about?

2. What were the details that support the main idea?
3. What were the specific details relevant to the main idea?
4. How did the writer establish the entire selection?

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STEP 4: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Read the paragraphs in 3 minutes. Answer the questions. Encircle your choice.

Ethiopia is about Historic Sights, Tribes, and

Landscapes. Note that Ethiopia is nothing like Kenya and
Tanzania, it is not a safari destination where you can expect to
see lions and such. This is a common misconception among
tourists so LEARN.
Ethiopia is a history lover’s paradise with a lot of ancient landmarks. The classic
must-visit ones are Lalibela, Aksum, Gondar (history and religious travel); Omo
Valley (tribes and culture); and Danakil Depression, a geographic wonder— one of the
hottest and lowest lands in the world. I can also recommend the 6th Century Abuna
Yemata Guh church, which bristles with stories from a distant past. Simien Mountains are
also must-visits in the country especially if you like hiking or camping but you have to be
lucky with the weather or like us, you won’t see anything because of the fog.
The landscape of Ethiopia is absolutely amazing. You have to drive between sights
but the drive itself is a tour! There were no dull moments and you almost feel bad taking
a nap for missing out on the glorious scenery.

source :https://whileinafrica.com/how-is-ethiopia-as-a-travel destination/?unapproved=354&moderation-hash=60f281ea603ed1c641dac88ec06dd643#comment-354

Questions:
1. How would you describe Ethiopia?

a. It is highly advanced c. It is a safari destination

b. It is rich in ancient landmarks d. It is surrounded with lakes

2. What is the purpose of the passage?

a. entertain c. persuade
b. inform d. demonstrate

3. What is it all about?

a. the must-visit modern sights c. the Ethiopian

b. the must-try activities d. the historic sights and tribes, and
landscapes

4.Why do you think the writer choose the topic?

a. To persuade tourists to visit Ethiopia c. To appreciate the beauty of

Ethiopia
b. To remind the tribes that their land is
rich in history. d. To encourage everyone to explore
Ethiopia because it has remarkable and
historical sights

5. How do you describe the mood of the speech?

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a. amazed c. courageous
b. worried d. confused

STEP 5: APPLICATION
Read the article about Ethiopia. Answer the questions in five (5)minutes.

Ethiopia is a developing country, and this is

evident in the infrastructure.

Roads: The majority of the roads were bumpy, but

we got used to it fairly quickly and saw how plenty
of senior travelers are indifferent about it. Long-
distance buses can take you from city to city but
the schedules are erratic, so make sure to factor
this in if you plan on using them. Public transport,
which we didn’t try, is an option for those without a
car and looks something like this:
Public toilets. When we stopped for lunch breaks, we found restaurants and
hotels were equipped with decent washroom facilities but elsewhere the standard
was extremely poor that you would rather grow a kidney stone than use their toilet. I
often resorted to bush toilets and had to drink less on the road for this reason.
Internet. Hotels had Wi-Fi but typically this was only in the shared areas.
Elsewhere, the internet was unstable at best and using mobile data almost impossible.
As digital nomads, we had great challenges keeping up with work while we were in
Ethiopia.
Hotels. Budget rooms were very basic so, if you are a family or fancy a nice
comfortable sleep, I can recommend sticking to the mid-range or luxury hotels. We
found even these weren’t as high a standard as in neighboring countries such as
Kenya or Tanzania but were still fairly comfortable.
Supermarkets. The capital city, Addis Ababa, had supermarkets but there
weren’t 24/7 shops or 7/11s. In the suburbs, there were small shops but not too many
choices and only local options (which is not a bad thing at all).
Airports. We found the capital has a large and fairly decent airport, Addis
Ababa Bole International. Domestic airports were nice but small and there’s nothing
to do to pass time so arrive just in time and either bring your snack or make sure you
have eaten before coming because there were barely any shops too. A book would
be useful to keep you company.
Electricity and water. The power supply in Ethiopia was decent (we didn’t
experience any power cuts) but hot water was limited in most of our
accommodation.
Banking. We were able to find ATMs but most places didn’t accept credit
cards. You would need sufficient cash

Questions:

1. How did the writer describe the infrastructure?

2. What was the selection all about?
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3. What were the details that support the main idea?
4. What were the specific details relevant to the main idea?
5. How did the writer establish the entire selection?

Prepare by:

Winona N. Dingal

Neneth G. Basas

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Reading Competency: EN8RC-Ie-7: Use the appropriate Reading Style (Scanning and
skimming) for one’s purpose