Pre-Assessment

On the blanks provided, write T if the statement that follows is true and F if it is false.

T 1. Good readers are metacognitive ones.

F 2. Semantics deal with the study of sounds.
T 3. Prosody involves the correct application of intonation and phrasing.
T 4. Explicit instructions are direct methods of teaching skills.
F 5. Oral language includes speaking and writing.

Explore

In each item below, cite a sample situation inside or outside the classroom wherein the
following skills are manifested:

1. Fluency –
Teacher Ana noticed that Amanda used to read a book with speed, accuracy and
proper expression. She recognized words automatically without struggling compare to
her other classmates.
2. Grammar Awareness –
Teacher Joan present two different sentences on the class and most of her
students recognize that the sentences that she provided have the same meaning but
different grammar structure.
3. Comprehension –
In the class, Teacher Joan used to give activity wherein students need to read a
story and after that they need to interpret of what they have understand.

Discussion Board

Perform the task indicated in each item below by providing short answers of no less
than 3 sentences per item.

1. Discuss the role of graphic organizers in text comprehension.Mention some

examples of graphic organizers in your answer.
 Graphic organizers in text comprehension makes the lesson or presentation more
engaging and attractive. It will not only useful for the teachers but for the students as
well because it will be easy for the student and teacher to comprehend or understand
the lesson. Some of the graphic organizers that can be used are sequence chart,
analogy graphic organizer and story map.

2. Why do we need to teach study skills?

For my own opinion, teaching study skills is very important because it can increase
your self-esteem and confidence. It will become more easy to achieve your goals in life
since it will keep your motivation high. Lastly, it will reduced the anxiety of the students
regarding the test and deadlines.

Post-Assessment

True or False. On the given spaces, write T if the statement is true, and F if the
statement is false.

T 1. Cooperative learning involves students working together as partners or in small

groups on clearly defined tasks
F 2. Metacognition is the ability to reflect on and intentionally manipulate the
grammatical structure of the language.
T 3. “On Your Own” questions require students to use what they already know, with
what they have learned from reading the text.
T 4. “Thinking Aloud” is an example of application type of explicit instruction.
T 5. Graphic organizers can help readers focus on concepts and how they are related
to other concepts.