Quarter 3 – Week 3

LESSON 3

ACADEMIC READING STRATEGIES

Learning Competency 2.
Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she needs.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, learners are expected to:

1. identify the different reading strategies as tool in academic writing;

2. evaluate one’s purpose for reading; and
3. use knowledge of text structure to glean information he/she needs.

Formal language and informal language are associated with particular choices of
grammar and vocabulary.

Contractions, relative clauses without a relative pronoun and ellipsis are more
common in informal language.

So, in these sentences…

1. She has decided to accept the job.
2. She’s decided to accept the job.

Which one is acceptable in academic writing? Yes, it’s No. 2! You are Correct!
Why? She’s is informal. It is a contraction which is unacceptable in formal writing.
Consider this cooking analogy, noting the differences in process

A. Shannon has to make dinner. He goes to the store and walks through every aisle. He decides
to make spaghetti, so he revisits aisles and reads many packages thoroughly before deciding
which groceries to buy. Once he arrives home, he finds a recipe for spaghetti, but needs to go
back to the store for ingredients he forgot.

B. Taylor also has to make dinner. He wants lots of carbohydrates because he’s running a
marathon soon so he decides to make spaghetti. After checking some recipes, he makes a list of
ingredients. At the grocery store, he skims aisles to find his ingredients and chooses products that
meet his diet.

Which paragraph is clearer? Yes, it’s Paragraph A. Why?

Answer: Taylor’s process was more efficient because his purpose was clear.
So, establishing why you are reading something will help you decide how to read it,
which saves time and improves comprehension. So here are some strategies to help
you improve your skills.

What are the Different Reading Strategies?

Strategies differ from reader to reader. The same reader may use different strategies for
different contexts because their purpose for reading changes. Ask yourself “why am I reading?”
and “what am I reading?” when deciding which strategies to try.
What are the Purposes of Reading?

People read different kinds of text (e.g., scholarly articles, textbooks, reviews) for different
reasons. Some purposes for reading might be

• to scan for specific information

• to skim to get an overview of the text
• to relate new content to existing knowledge
• to write something (often depends on a prompt)
• to critique an argument
• to learn something
• for general comprehension

So, it is important that you adjust your reading strategies to your purpose of reading. Here’s
how to do it.
 • Establish your purpose for reading
• Speculate about the author’s purpose for writing
• Review what you already know and want to learn about the topic (see the guides below)
• Preview the text to get an overview of its structure, looking at headings, figures, tables,
glossary, etc.
• Predict the contents of the text and pose questions about it. If the authors have provided
discussion questions, read them and write them on a note-taking sheet.
• Note any discussion questions that have been provided (sometimes at the end of the text)

• Annotate and mark (sparingly) sections of the text to easily recall important or interesting
ideas
• Check your predictions and find answers to posed questions
• Use headings and transition words to identify relationships in the text
• Create a vocabulary list of other unfamiliar words to define later
• Try to infer unfamiliar words’ meanings by identifying their relationship to the main idea
• Connect the text to what you already know about the topic
• Take breaks (split the text into segments if necessary)

• Summarize the text in your own words (note what you learned, impressions, and
reactions) in an outline, concept map, or matrix (for several texts)
• Talk to someone about the author’s ideas to check your comprehension
• Identify and reread difficult parts of the text
• Define words on your vocabulary list and practice using them

Is it clear now…how will you put it into practice?

Reflection… today you were able to:

✓ Use features of the text to help you read more effectively.

✓ Adapt your reading activities to match your purpose.
✓ Find out which conditions and strategies help you study best.
 JUNOB NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 3 Week 3

NAME: _________________________ SECTION:________________

Pretend that you are a research consultant. You have been assigned the task of researching
this assignment and then writing a report that includes a recommendation for Brillantes based on
your findings.

Directions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answer
on the space provided.

As a research consultant with Padilla Estates Inc., you have been asked to find sales and
distribution site in Cavite area for Brillantes Electrical Components, 3450 Anonas Avenue, Santa
Mesa, Manila. Brillantes seeks suitable office space, including a reception area (where three office
employees could work), one private office, and a conference/display area. Brillantes also wants
3000 square feet of heated warehouse space. It should be equipped with a sprinkler system and
have 18-foot ceilings. If sales are successful, Brillantes may need an additional 2000 square feet
of warehouse space in the future. Brillantes needs access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport;
moreover, it must be close to trucking terminals and main thoroughfares in an area zoned for light
industry. It also seeks an impressive-looking building with a modern executive image. Brillantes
wants to lease for at least two years with possible renewal. It needs to make a decision within three
weeks. If no space is available, it will delay until next year.

1. Who is the audience for this report?

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2. What does Brillantes Company need?

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3. Why does the company need it?

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4. Would you rely on primary or secondary research?

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5. How would you gather data for this report?

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