Junior High School

Grade 7

English

ENGLISH LEARNING KIT

First Quarter – Week 7

Using Appropriate
Reading Strategies

Grade
Grade 7-English
7-English 1
Competency:
Competency: Use
Use appropriate
appropriate reading
reading strategies
strategies toto meet
meet one’s
one’s purpose
purpose
(e.g.
(e.g. scanning,
scanning, skimming,
skimming, close
close reading,
reading, etc.)
etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
(EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 English – Grade 7
English Learning Kit
Using Appropriate Reading Strategies
First Edition, 2020

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Grade 7-English 2
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 Using Appropriate Reading Strategies

BEGIN

Do you have any reading styles

whenever you read? Do you know that reading
is a thinking process? Effective readers know
that when they read, their reading is supposed
to make sense. They monitor their
understanding and often use a reading
strategy that will help them connect with the
meaning in order to know the purpose of the
text.
In this lesson, identifying one’s purpose
is a necessary part of reading. When an author
writes something, he/she chooses his/her
words for a purpose. It is like setting a purpose
for comprehension. Most especially when the
reader recognizes the author’s purpose,
he/she will have a good appreciation of the
text.

TARGETS

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify the author’s purpose by using appropriate reading
strategy;
2. use appropriate reading strategies for various types of text; and
3. make generalizations from the author’s purpose.

Grade 7-English 3
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 TRY THIS

Activity 1
THE PURPOSE
Directions: Identify the purpose of the text. Choose the letter of the correct answer
inside the box. Answer in your English notebook.

A. To inform C. Describe something

B. Tells a story D. To convince someone

1. A story about the time you went to your dream vacation at Baguio.
2. A web page telling you how to create a mini pot.
3. Writing in which you record details of the beautiful spots you visited.
4. An essay discussing a theme from the story of Juan Tamad.
5. A brochure advertising an expensive perfume.
6. A funny experience when you visited a wrong birthday party.
7. A poem about the sights and sounds of a thunder.
8. A letter to the governor explaining why the increase in agricultural needs is a bad
idea.
9. An article attempting to convince readers to buy a certain product.
10. A feature story in a magazine.

DO THIS

Activity 2
WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
Directions: The heart ( ) the text tells about a personal experience, a cloud ( )
describes something, a moon ( ) explains an issue/facts, or star
( ) if it persuades someone.

Using the table that follows, identify the reading strategy used by the
author. Place a check mark (✓) on the column that corresponds to your
answer. Number 1 is done for you.
Grade 7-English 4
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 READING STRATEGY USED
READING TEXT AUTHOR’S Reading Locating Reading
PURPOSE the text facts to find the
rapidly specific detailed
answer information
1. Maria is such a gorgeous
lady. All of the people in her
town love her and describe ✓
her as a goddess. Why not?
She has soft red lips like a
rose, white porcelain skin,
and long silky black hair.
2. When Jaime was in high
school he hiked in Bucari,
one of the mountainous
areas in the Southern part of
Iloilo and also called as the
Summer Capital of Iloilo.
3. In 1928, Alexander
Flemming discovered the
antibiotics. Antibiotics are
chemical substances
produced by various
microorganisms and other
living systems and capable of
inhibiting the growth of
dangerous bacteria and
viruses.
4. Living in Iloilo City is hard
because it has industrialized
environment, crowded
streets, huge supermarkets,
crammed subways, and
polluting factories.
5. Our company is one of the
top sellers of local hablon
mask. Hablon mask has its
unique features and designs.
In this time of pandemic
wearing a mask is a must.
So, what are you waiting for?
Buy and support our local
products!

Grade 7-English 5
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 EXPLORE
E
Great! It seems that you already have a
good reading strategy in understanding the
purpose of the writer. Let’s explore more the
importance of reading strategy in understanding
the texts you have read.

Activity 3
LET’S ORGANIZE OUR THOUGHTS!
Directions: Answer the questions and write your answers in your English notebook.

1. Take a look at your answers in the table. Explain how did you come up with those
answers?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

2. Is your reading strategy effective in understanding the reading texts?

How can you say that the strategy you used was an effective one?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3. Cite examples or clues from any of the text presented that may support your
answer in question 2.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Grade 7-English 6
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 KEEP THIS IN MIND

Good job! You were able to answer the

questions in the previous activities because you have
established good reading strategies. This time, we are
going to learn more about the different reading styles
and strategies.

Learners often feel anxious when they are required to read a text, comprehend
the content, and answer questions about it. With practice, however, reading skills will
improve.1

READING STYLES 2

1. Skimming
This skill involves reading rapidly to identify the main points in a
text. While you are skimming, we read quickly by skipping details, minor ideas,
and examples.
Skimming is best preferred when you are trying to determine if the
text is relevant to your reading aim. To get that point, you read the
introduction, conclusion, and abstract. Quickly look at the headings and
subheadings of the text, as well as the diagrams, graphs, tables, and images.
You may also read the first and last sentences of each paragraph.
Example:
Use skimming to overview a textbook chapter or to review for a test and
do a research paper.

1
“Reading Comprehension, English - Grade 7,” Quipper, accessed August 11, 2020,
https://link.quipper.com/en/organizations/547ffa79d2b76d00020020d7/curriculum#curriculum.
2
“Reading Comprehension, English - Grade 7,” Quipper, accessed August 11, 2020,
https://link.quipper.com/en/organizations/547ffa79d2b76d00020020d7/curriculum#curriculum.

Grade 7-English 7
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 2. Scanning
This skill involves locating facts quickly and finding answers to
specific questions. Scan a text by running your eyes through the text for the
desired detail.
Steps to Scan:
1. Read each question completely.
2. Look for answers to only one question.
3. Locate a keyword and read the surrounding text carefully.
4. Re-read the questions.

3. Intensive Reading
This reading type involves reading for detailed information. Intensive
reading requires short texts since its primary aim is to develop reading
skills, vocabulary, and grammar knowledge

4. Extensive Reading
This reading type involves the aim to gain general information and to
widen intellectual exposure.
Example:
Books, novels, newspapers, and other references with long text

Grade 7-English 8
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 SUM UP

You are almost done with this learning

kit. You have defined different reading styles
and determined the ways to identify the
purpose of the text. Now, let’s recap important
things you have learned.

In this lesson, you have learned the following information:

• Skimming involves reading rapidly to identify the main points in a text.
• Scanning involves locating facts quickly and finding answers to specific
questions.
• Intensive Reading involves reading for detailed information.
• Extensive Reading involves the aim to gain general information and to widen
intellectual exposure.

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Activity 4
READING AND WRITING FOR A PURPOSE
Directions: Read carefully the text entitled, “The Legend of Malakas and Maganda”,
then answer the following questions. Answer in your English notebook.

The Legend of Malakas and Maganda3

A long time ago, the house of God was a fathomless vast of emptiness. He was
saddened because he can’t see nor hear anything. The sun rose, bright as a gold and
the heavens were embellished with clear blue skies. In a distance the full moon peeked
amidst the darkness with thousands of sparkling and twinkling stars. God gracefully
lifted His powerful hands and in just a snap, the earth was created. Trees and grasses
sprouted from the lands and fragrant flowers came into bloom. Oceans waved and
surged; rivers outrageously flowed. Birds flew freely in the skies and they rest to sing
for a while. God then created the world. It was such a beautiful and pleasure paradise
to behold! Describe something

3
“The Legend of Malakas and Maganda,” Camille Angela Bautista, last modified November 1, 2015,
https://itscamilleangela.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/the-legend-of-malakas-and-maganda-english-
version-of-ang-alamat-ni-malakas-at-maganda/.

Grade 7-English 9
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 One day, the king of birds flew and explored the wild blue yonder. He proudly
spread his sturdy massive wings and flew to the forest. From a distance, he saw a
lofty bamboo bending from its waist as a gentle blow of wind touched it. He hurried
through the bamboo and stopped for a short rest. Knock! Knock! Knock! He felt a
resounding knock coming from the tall bamboo. He was sure he heard a voice!
“Set me free, o, stalwart king of birds!”, was the plead. “Peck harder! I can’t
breathe. It’s a confinement!”
“It might be a trap!” the bird thought. After a while, a lizard crawled up to the
bamboo. The starving bird tried to grab the crawling lizard. He hardly pecked the
bamboo in his attempt to catch the lizard. All of a sudden, the tall bamboo broke. To
the bird’s surprise, a handsome man emerged from the bamboo.
“Thanks, O, great king of the birds! My name is Malakas. Please continue
pecking the bamboo. Release my partner with your grace and power!” Once again,
the bird pecked the bamboo. A modest and beautiful woman came out from the
bamboo. “She is my wife. Her name is Maganda. You freed us, O, King of the birds!
You must live with us forever!”
“I can’t”, replied the bird. “I am but one bird and my home is the immense blue
skies. I travel with the wind. My wings were intended for flight. But, I would always sing
for you. Even if when I’m gone, my nestlings would also sing for you. With their
rhythmic voices, they would sing the song I sang for the both of you!”
“Come! Ride in my massive wings. I would bring you to the Land of the Morning.
There you must live and stay!” Malakas and Maganda reached the land of green
islands. It shone with the brightness of golden sun. The whole land was a vast of
glistening pearls of the east! There, in the Land of the Morning, Malakas and Maganda
lived together – the first parents of the Filipino race.

Comprehension Check!
1. What is the selection all about?
2. What is the author’s purpose in writing this literary work?
3. What reading strategy did you use to identify the author’s purpose?
4. In understanding the text, is the reading strategy you used effective?

Grade 7-English 10
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 REFLECT

REFLECT
Well done! You have shown great
improvement after accomplishing all the tasks in
each lesson. This time you will reflect on your
work and rate your confidence.

Activity 5
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
Directions: The image below represents yourself. Fill your mind with things you have
learned in the lesson. Use your English notebook in completing the
activity.

Grade 7-English 11
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Activity 6
LET’S HAVE A TEST!
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Answer in your English
notebook.

1. Our school canteen is a very attractive place. The foods are stacked neatly in
every food hall and it was arranged by color and by sizes. The spaces between
tables to tables are large enough to allow students to pass easily to buy their
snacks. The canteen only offers nutritious food for the students.

What is the purpose of the text?

A. inform the reader the importance of school canteen
B. describe the physical features of the school canteen
C. persuade the reader to buy snacks at the canteen
D. instruct the reader on what to do if they come across the school canteen

2. Pay less for your insurance and win a brand-new television! Why pay more each
year for your insurance when you could actually cut costs with TVnet Direct
appliances insurance? Call us now at 0990-296-296!

Why is this home appliance insurance giving away a brand-new television?

A. help customers to replace appliances more than 6 years old
B. persuade you to take out appliance insurance with this company
C. help customers afford a new television once they have reduced their
appliance insurance
D. persuade customers to have environmentally-friendly appliances

3. For under P100/month you could borrow a load worth P5,000 immediately with
no questions asked.

Why might a cellular loan company include the following line in their
advertisement?

A. instruct you to quickly contact the company to arrange the loan

B. persuade you to take out a loan for P5,000
C. inform you that your loan application will be accepted
D. describe the range of services offered by the loan company

Grade 7-English 12
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 4. “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges in 21 st century due to the rising
of the atmospheric temperature in the Earth. Scientists show that Greenhouse
gases and Carbon Dioxide run a major role in Global warming.”

What is the message of the text?

A. inform the reader about the Climate change
B. persuade the reader to clean his/her environment
C. describe the features of Climate change
D. tell a story about how dangerous the Climate change

5. Introduction to PE Class.
This course is an introduction to the practice of folk dance. Aimed at beginners,
folk dance is great for men and women of any age, ability, or fitness level.

What is the text all about?

A. that the course is suitable for complete beginners

B. that the course will lead you on to the Stage 2 course
C. that folk dance is particularly suitable for women
D. that folk dance is not suitable if you have a heart complaint

6. If you scan a thesaurus, what are you doing?

A. finding a word C. reading for detailed information
B. reading a story D. getting general information

7. If you want to see quickly what ingredients you need in a recipe, you...
A. skim C. read carefully
B. scan D. read extensively

8. If you are reading a story book, you are

A. skimming C. reading carefully
B. scanning. D. reading rapidly

9. What are you doing when you skim a newspaper?

A. reading the frontpage C. reading carefully the news update
B. seeing what is in the paper D. taking information to widen ideas

10. Scan the evening television programs to find out what is at 8:30.

7:30 National News 9:30 My Cooking Recipe

8:30 Children’s Show 10:30 Wildlife Rescue

A. Wildlife Shows C. National News

B. Foods D. Children’s Show

Grade 7-English 13
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 ANSWER KEY

Activity 1
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B

Activity 2
Answers may vary

Activity 3-5
Answers may vary

Activity 6
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D

Grade 7-English 14
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)
 GLOSSARY

The following terms used in this learning kit are defined as follows:

Extensive Reading (adj) – a reading type involves the aim to gain general
information and to widen intellectual exposure.

Intensive Reading (adj) – a reading type involves reading for detailed

information.

Scanning (n) – involves locating facts quickly and finding

answers to specific questions.

Skimming (n) – involves reading rapidly to identify the main

points in a text.

REFERENCES

Bautista, Camille Angela. “The Legend of Malakas and Maganda (English Version of
“Ang Alamat ni Malakas at Maganda.” Last modified November 11, 2015.
https://itscamilleangela.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/the-legend-of-malakas-
and-maganda-english-version-of-ang-alamat-ni-malakas-at-maganda/.

Quipper. “Reading Comprehension, English – Grade 7.” Accessed August 11, 2020.
https://link.quipper.com/en/organizations/547ffa79d2b76d00020020d7/curric
ulum#curriculum.

Grade 7-English 15
Competency: Use appropriate reading strategies to meet one’s purpose
(e.g. scanning, skimming, close reading, etc.) (EN7RC-IV-b-10)