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Quarter 1 – Module 7

Various Reading Strategies

MELC: Use the appropriate reading strategies (scanning,

skimming, speed reading, close reading, intensive reading
etc.) to meet one's purpose.
(K to 12 BEC CG: EN7RC-lVB-10 )
What I Need to Know
Reading is not a simple concept. We read to comprehend, but possibly miss out
on so efficient and satisfactory reading due to lack of awareness about the process of
reading comprehension. The experts say that reading involves varied skills, therefore, if
we humans can all acquire higher reading skills, then possibly progress, peace and
development in the world can advance at a faster pace.
Thus, in this module, you shall learn different reading strategies to help you
enhance your comprehension skills and help you become competent and enthusiastic
readers. As you study this module, keep in the mind the following aims:

Most Essential Learning Competency

 Use the appropriate reading strategies (scanning, skimming, speed reading,
close reading, intensive reading etc.) to meet one's purpose. (EN7RC-lVB-10)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different reading strategies for specific purposes;
2. use the appropriate reading strategies in various tasks and activities; and
3. show importance and understanding of the reading strategies.

What I Know
ACTIVITY: Read and Select!
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Extensive Reading is a reading technique that helps you:
a. work out the main ideas of a whole text without having to read it all.
b. read the whole story.
c. find a particular piece of information.
d. obtain a general understanding of a subject and includes reading longer texts for pleasure.

2. Ideal learning materials for intensive reading include:

a. news articles, short stories and blog posts c. graded readers and bilingual books
b. magazines and comic books d. all of the above

3. Obtaining the main idea of a paragraph by looking over it in a short time is called _______.
a. skimming b. scanning c.intensive d. extensive

4. Searching for specific phrases in the text to answer some questions is called _______.
a. skimming b. scanning c. intensive d. extensive

5. The following items do not require fast reading except:

a. test directions b. Watt pad stories c. medicine labels d. Google search

6. Your classmate told you of the recent post from your school page regarding the online
enrollment and the parents and students’ preferences regarding the different educational delivery
modes in the New Normal. What reading technique are you going to use to know more of this post
on Facebook?
a. skimming b. scanning c. intensive d. extensive

7. Looking through a Google search list is an example of…

a. skimming b. scanning c. intensive d. extensive
8. Scrolling through Instagram to see what’s popular is an example of…
a. skimming b. scanning c. intensive d. extensive
9. Which of the following reading styles would you use to read a leaflet handed to
you in the street?
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a. skimming b. scanning c. intensive d. extensive

10. Study the JPEG copy of the COVID-19 Infographic below to complete this statement: You can
find more about COVID-19 through their __________________ .

https://www.cityofsanjuantexas.com/cosj2/blog/coronavirus-prevention-tips/
a. contact number c. email address
b. Facebook page d.website

Lesson Reading Strategies

What’s In
Hi everyone! In this week’s lesson, you will learn about varied reading strategies. Bear in
mind that the concepts, ideas and illustrations in this module will help you better understand the
topic. Grab your pen and paper, and be ready to answer the activities set for you in this module.
Activity: Minutes to Look Out!
Directions: Search for the given words in the puzzle below. The words may be formed in an
upward, downward, sideward or in a slanting position.
 Skimming S C A N N I N G B W R
 Scanning K
C D E F G H N T I J
 Intensive
 Extensive A M A I N I D E A L M
 Main Idea
 Text F N O P M Q R X S T U

G V W M X Y Z T A B C

H M I N T E N S I V E

L K N O P H J K M N O

S A E X T E N S I V E

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What’s New
Activity: Minutes to Associate
A. Directions: Write YES if the items below require fast reading and NO if it’s not.
____1. Locating specific pages of topics in a book index
____2. Reading test/exam directions
____3. Identifying the author’s purpose in writing the story
____4. Searching for the meaning of the unfamiliar word in the dictionary
____5. Looking for a friend’s contact on your smartphone

B. Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following reading styles do you use in proof-reading your work?
a. skimming c. extensive
b. scanning d. intensive
2. Which of the following reading styles would you use in learning a subject for an exam?
a. skimming c. intensive
b. scanning d. extensive
3. What sort of reading do you use to find a word in a dictionary?
a. scanning c. extensive
b. skimming d. intensive
4. What sort of reading do you use to find out what’s on TV today?
a. skimming c. extensive
b. scanning d. intensive
5. Which of the following reading styles would you use to determine the theme of a poem?
a. skimming c. extensive
b. scanning d. intensive

What Is It
Here are some reading strategies that will help you improve your comprehension skills:
1. Skimming
Skimming means quick reading of the text to get only its main idea. To skim
effectively, you need to read only a part of the material.
Example:
Read only the first sentence. “Drop down” to the end, looking for key details

Dogs are often a problem at home. Many dogs are noisy

and dirty. They may even be dangerous for small children.

Does this writer like dogs at home? No!

You do not need to read all the sentences to learn this. You only have to read the
words “problem”, “noisy”, dirty”, and “dangerous”. From those words, you can tell
the writer’s point of view. This writer is against dogs at home.
https://ielts-up.com/reading/skimming-scanning.html
2. Scanning
Scanning means searching for specific phrases in the text to answer some questions. The
questions on a Reading test often include dates, names, numbers, new terms or other key words.
So it’s a very good idea to underline those key words while reading, so you could find the answers
in the text more easily.

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 Example:
Scanning the table of contents of a book
CONTENTS Page Number
PREFACE
Questions: Answers4
INTRODUCTION 5
1 1 How many pages are there in the book?
Underlying assumptions 17 7
2 1.1Which is the Teachers,
chapter on Underlying 1
learners and computers 7
1.2Assumptions? Language and learning 13
3 1.3On what page can Computer-assisted
you read preface? learning 4 17
4 Does this book have an introduction? On Yes, 5
what page?
https://ielts-up.com/reading/skimming-scanning.html
3. Intensive Reading
To read intensively is to completely deconstruct (analyze) a text, with the goal of
absorbing as much meaning from it as possible. This is done by taking a text, and
systematically (thoroughly) looking up every word, phrase, or collocation that you do not
understand. This activity requires great mental effort and focus. Because of this, the
learner who engages in intensive reading must be careful to follow specific guidelines, or
else risk dullness and stress (burnout). If you wish to read a text intensively, you must take
care to read texts that are interesting and short, to read only for brief periods of time, and
to do so when you have the most mental energy.
https://www.lucalampariello.com/intensive-vs-extensive-reading/
Example:
Reading a news article
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Questions: Answers
Philippines Sends Aid For Typhoon Damage
1. HowManila,
many Nov people died –inthethe
10 (AP) 515
Philippine Air Force ferried medical teams
typhoon?
and relief supplies today in provinces ravaged by Typhoon Agnes. The
authorities said 515 people had died in the typhoon and more than 400 were
2. How An
missing. many people
air force lost their
spokesman said455,000
more than 163 tons of food, medicine
homes?
and clothing had been sent to the Visayan region, 300 miles south of Manila
3.
andWhat
moreisaidthewas
name of the
on the way.island Panay island
that was hit worst?
The typhoon hit the region Monday. The spokesman said helicopter were
rescuing people stranded by floods that remained chest-deep today in some
4. What is the name of the Agnes
areas of Panay island, which appeared to have been hit the worst. Most of
typhoon?
the fatalities and missing were on the island, where 455,000 people were
5. How many
homeless. people
The are missing?
Philippine National Red more thanreported
Cross 400 that 90 percent of the
4. 86,000 houses in Capiz Province on Panay were destroyed. Many of the
dead were children who drowned as 30-foot waves smashed into coastal
villages.
Extensive Reading
To read extensively is to simply read as much as possible, without concerning
oneself with the meaning of the unknown word. Extensive reading is meant to be a fun and
pleasurable experience, requiring a low expenditure of mental effort. The more extensive
reading you do, the more language you are exposed to, allowing you to increase your
passive knowledge of vocabulary quite quickly. Specifically,
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extensively, you must read texts that are interesting, level-appropriate, of moderate length,
to read when you can dedicate longer blocks of time, and to do so when you are relaxed.
https://www.lucalampariello.com/intensive-vs-extensive-reading/
 Example:
Reading a feature article
10,000 Roses of Cebu
Moving to the nearby island of Mactan, you can visit the 10,000 Roses of
Cebu. This magnificent spot, which is in Day-as Barangay Rd, Cordova, Cebu, has
gone viral on social media. 10,000 artificial LED-powered roses surround this
certain Roses Café & More.
Most guests prefer to go there during dusk to see the beautiful sunset while
the roses lit up at night. Moreover, the owner of the café, who is also an interior
designer, intends to create a romantic ambiance for couples. The café
offers sumptuous food which you can savor while enjoying the wonderful mood with
your lover.

What’s More
ACTIVITY: Fill Me In!
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the infographic below.

http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/air-quality/news/news/2018/5/over-half-a-million-premature-deaths-
annually-in-the-european-region-attributable-to-household-and-ambient-air-pollution/infographic-air-pollution-the-silent-killer

Air pollution is a major environmental risk to 1.________________. If not reduced,

it can lead serious health problems such as stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and
other 2. ________________ problems. According to 3. ________________around
seven million 4. ____________ are due to exposure from both outdoor and
5. _________________________ air pollution. It was estimated that countries from
the Southeast Asia and 6._______________ Regions are most
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with over 7.______________million deaths.

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY: Minutes to Jot Down!
Directions: Complete the given statements to test your learning progress in this module.
1. In this module, I have learned that reading is _______________________________.
2. Among the various reading strategies are ________________, _______________,
_________________, and ______________.
3. Learning different reading strategies may help me __________________________ .

What I Can Do
Activity: COVID-19 Response
In this part of the module, you have to put all the significant learning in the lesson.
Now you have to read carefully the passage “Why is Hand Washing So Important?” as one of the
means for the kids and families to be away from Corona Virus, and answer the questions that
follow.

Why Is Hand Washing So Important?

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html

Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses —from
the common cold to more serious infections, such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, flu, hepatitis A, and
many types of diarrhea.
It's a message worth repeating — hand washing is by far the best way to keep you from
getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. Here's how to scrub those germs away.
Demonstrate or show — or better yet, wash your hands together often so you learn how important
this good habit is. First, wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold). Make sure the
water isn't too hot for little hands. Second, use soap and lather up for about 20 seconds.
Antibacterial soap isn't a must — any soap will do. Third, make sure you get in between your
fingers, on the backs of hands, and under the nails where germs like to hang out. And don't forget
the wrists.
Finally, rinse and dry well with a clean towel. When you come into contact with germs, you
can become infected just by touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. And once you're infected, it's
usually just a matter of time before the whole family comes down with the same illness.

Questions:
1. Name three diseases that are resisted by washing hands?
2. What is the best way to prevent Covid-19?
3. Is antibacterial soap necessary to fight disease?
4. Which part of the hands are the two best places for germs to hang out?
5. What is the recommended time duration for washing hands in this article?

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Assessment
ACTIVITY: Comprehension Check!
Directions: Read the stories below then answer the questions that follow.

Once upon a time in the Philippines, there was an old woman with strange magical
qualities. The local villagers had noticed her house seemed brighter at night even though
there was no electricity. According to rumors, some had even seen dwarfs helping a
mysterious and beautiful girl at night. No one ever discovered the source of the
mysterious night time glow.
She lived in the forest on the outskirts of a fishing village and was famous for her
beautiful flowers. The fisherman would barter their treasured catch for her flowers.
A young couple came to visit the village. They were haughty and were not from
around there. A proud pair that hated anything they thought was ugly. They would make
fun of anything they thought was ugly.
They were out exploring the village one day and came upon the old woman in the
forest. Since they found her ugly, they mocked her. After making fun of her, the old
 woman asked them to leave but they refused.
To punish them, she said “Since you only like beautiful things, I will turn you into the
most beautiful insect.” She tapped them with her cane and they became the first two
butterflies.
English Learner’s Material

1. Who is the main character in the story?

a. old woman b. young couple c. many villagers d. colorful butterflies
2. The young couple played as the _______ in the story.
a. protagonists b. antagonists c. friends d. heroes
3. The young couple made fun of the old woman. This part of the plot is the _____
of the story.
a. resolution b. introduction c. climax d. falling action
4. What is the resolution of the story?
a. The old woman became a butterfly.
b. The young couple went home happily.
c. The old woman punished the young couple.
d. The young couple befriended the old woman.
5. What kind of story is this?
a. novel b. legend c. epic d. myth

The Ant and the Grasshopper

One summer afternoon, a Grasshopper was hopping about in a field. He was
singing merrily and enjoying the day. On his way, he met an Ant who was struggling to
take a grain of corn to his nest. The Grasshopper was a lazy fellow. He thought he had
nothing to do. So, when he saw the Ant, he said, “Why don’t you come and chat with
me instead of toiling so hard? We will have a great time!”
“I am trying to collect and store food for the winter. I can’t waste time being idle. I
think you should start saving food for winter too,” said the Ant. The Grasshopper
yawned and said. “Winter is too far away. There is plenty of time. Why worry about it
today when I have more than enough to eat!” But the Ant went on his way and
continued to work hard. Days passed, then months. The Grasshopper enjoyed himself
and the Ant collected enough food for the winter.
When the winter came, the leaves had fallen and the grass was dry. The
Grasshopper had nothing to eat. It started to snow and he had nowhere to go. He thought
he would die of hunger and cold. On the other hand, the Ant was enjoying the fruits of his
hard work. He had a nice and cozy home and plenty to7eat.
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regretted not working hard when he should have.
http://read.gov/aesop/052.html

Questions Answers
6. What season is it when the story
begins?
7. What does the grasshopper want the
ant to do with him?
8. Why won’t the ant stop working?
9. What problem does the grasshopper
have when winter comes?
10. What is the moral of the story?

Additional Activities
ACTIVITY: Fill Me In!
Directions: Read what Peter has to say about his job and supply the missing words to make the
sentence complete.

When I look a barren piece of land, I always see a lovely garden in it. That’s my job- I
design gardens. It is not easy to be a landscape designer. Apart from being a good gardener, you
have to imagine how you want the garden to look like. It is hard work and you have to be outdoors
most of the time- rain or shine. You also have to be physically strong because you have to cut or
prune trees, level the land, plant the seeds and even set up fountains and rock gardens. You have
to be hard-working and persistent beacause it takes time for a garden to take shape.

1.While people might only see empty land, Peter sees____________________________.

2. To be a landscape designer, you need to ________________________ and have a mental
picture of _______________________________.
3. Rain or shine means ____________________ or ____________________ weather.
4. Some of the tasks a landscape designer needs to do include ___________________ and
planting seeds.
5. Patience is required because ________________________________.

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Answer Key What I Can Do

1. Meningitis,
Bronchiolitis, flu
What I Know 2. hand washing
1. D 2. A 3. A 3. any soap will do
4. B 5. B 6. B 4. between fingers,
7. B 8. A 9. A back of the hands,
10. D under the nails
5. Often washing of
What’s New hands is recommended
A. What I Have Learned
1. Yes 2. Yes Answers may vary
3. No 4. Yes Assessment
5. Yes 1. A
B. 2. B
1. D 2. C 3. B 3. C
4. A 5. D 4. C
5. B
What’s More 6. Summer
References:
https://www.cityofsanjuantexas.com/cosj2/blog/coronavirus-prevention-tips/
http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/air-quality/news/
news/2018/5/over-half-a-million-premature-deaths-annually-in-the-european-
region-attributable-to-household-and-ambient-air-pollution/infographic-air-
pollution-the-silent-killer
https://ielts-up.com/reading/skimming-scanning.html
https://www.lucalampariello.com/intensive-vs-extensive-reading/
http://read.gov/aesop/052.html
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html

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MODULE 7 – WORKSHEET
MELC 7: Use the appropriate reading strategies (scanning,
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to meet one's purpose.

Name: Score:
Grade & Section: Teacher:

A. Directions: Identify what is being asked for in the following illustrations.

______1. Scan the TV program to find out what time you can see the news on GMA.

6:00 PM GMA News and Regional News The latest national news stories.

______2. Scan the TV Episodes to find out what time you can watch Grade 7 English.
9:11-9:23 Grade 7 English 9:35-9:53 Grade 10 Filipino World Lit
10:03-10:15 Grade 10 English 10:03-10:15 SHS Oral Communication

______3. Scan the TV programs to find out what is on at 19.30.

18.15 Local News 19.30 World News 20.00 The Science of Space

______4. Scan the TV programs to find a science program.

18.15 Local News 19.30 World News 20.00 The Science of Space

______5. Scan the TV programs to find out what is on at 18.15.

18.15 Local News 19.30 World News 20.00 The Science of Space

B. Directions: Read the following sentences quickly. Identify whether the writer is FOR or
AGAINST the idea. Use a separate sheet of paper.

1. Many people believe that meat is an important food to eat. It is not true. You do not need
to eat meat at all. In fact, you may be healthier if you do not eat meat.

2. Travel is not always fun. Often there are problems with transportation, language or
hotels. It is also very tiring to travel, and you can easily get sick.

3. Bicycles can be very dangerous. You can hurt yourself by falling off the bicycle. You can
also get seriously hurt if you are hit by a car.

4. Everyone should learn another language. A second language is very useful these days. It
may also teach you something about other people and places.

5. Music often makes you feel better about life. It can make you happy if you are sad. It can
make you relaxed when you are nervous.

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