THE READING

SKILL
MEMBERS:
ILARDE, MARINELLE
MABAIT, KLEVIEN
PASTRANA, SHARMAINE
PAZ, BAMBIE
TABAQUE, JOHN
WHAT READING IS?
College reading is a crucial aspect of academic reading, requiring metacognition
and adjusting reading techniques to suit the demands of the text.
The reading process can be divided into two categories: breaking visual codes or
understanding the text.
Reading process of interpreting written language, decoding symbols, obtaining
meaning from printed page, and putting meaning into printed pages. Depending
of the objective and the material, reading can be done using strategies such as
skimming, scanning, though or receptive reading, and critical reading. Adapting
reading techniques to better suit the demands of the text is essential for
successful college reading.
Four variables to be considered when learning how to
read more successfully:
 The reader
 The strategies
 The text
 The goal

Characteristics of the reader which include:

 The reading skill
 Interest in the topic
 The physical factors
(sleepiness or hunger)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
READING PROCESS:
1. Reading is an intricate process.
2. Reading is a two-way process.
3. Reading is a great visual process.
4. Reading is an active process.
5. Reading utilizes a linguistic system.
6. Effective reading is most likely dependent on the reader`s previous
knowledge or experience.
MICHAELIS, ET AL OUTLINED
DEVELOPMENT PHASES OF READING AS
FOLLOWS:
 Prereading Phase - During this phase, the person participates in a program of
experiences meant to advance his oral language development to a degree that
is at least comparable to that of beginning reading materials. More experiences
are given to help him become more socially, mentally, physically, and
physically prepared for reading.
 The initial reading phase - involves teaching the person how to recognize
words using pictures, context, and guides. It also involves teaching them
phonetic and structural analysis skills. He gains knowledge about how to use
and handle books, realizes that reading is a means of acquiring information,
and starts to hone his skills in identifying key concepts, predicting results,
drawing conclusions, locating details, and observing sequence.
• In the Rapid Progress Phase, the reader begins to use a dictionary for word
meaning, spelling, and pronunciation in addition to expanding his vocabulary
recognition skills. He increases the scope of his vocabulary and knowledge. He
starts reading on his own for pleasure and information, and he reads a variety of
texts with comprehension.
• Phase of Extended Reading Experience and Increased Reading Efficiency. At this
stage, the person begins to regularly use word recognition strategies, extends his
or her vocabulary and reference skills, accesses the library on their own, and
begins to use reading as a tool for problem solving. They also begin to read
independently with comprehension.
• Phase of Attitude, Taste, and Reading Ability Improvement. At this point, the
reader has grown independent in selecting and applying a variety of resources, is
aware of the many reading objectives, and is gradually developing the ability to
critically analyze the content he has read. In actuality, this process of
improvement truly begins with the first reading instruction and lasts until
adulthood.
 CHARLES FRIES IN HIS LINGUISTIC AND READING POSITS
THAT LEARNING TO READ IN A FIRST LANGUAGE SITUATION
ENCOMPASSES THE FOLLOWING STAGES:
 Transfer Stage - It is the time when a person picks up a set of visual indicators for linguistic
signals without realizing they are doing so. Previously, they had learnt the auditory signs for
these signals. The ability to react swiftly and precisely to the visual patterns that take the
place of the aural patterns is what is required at this point.
 Productive Reading Stage - This stage describes the individual as he responds routinely to
the written symbols or visual patterns, so automatic that "the graphic shapes themselves
sink below the threshold of attention, and the cumulative comprehension of the meanings
signaled enables the reader to supply those portions of the signals which are not in the
graphic representations themselves.
 Vivid Imaginative Realization Stage - Reading is done on such a regular basis at this point
in development that it is utilized just as much, if not more, than spoken language for the
purpose of knowledge acquisition. The vivid imaginative realization of specific experience
is sparked by reading.
 IMPORTANCE OF READING
While it is true that reading is a most fulfilling studying and thinking
experience at the realization that you comprehend what you have read, there is
still another worth-treasuring experience from doing it. That is that experience
of your being able to relate to actual life that which you experience openly from
the pages of magazine, book, or newspaper.
SPECIFICALLY, THESE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS
THAT READING DOES FOR US:
 Reading makes us well-informed. It is a means of gaining access to various areas of
knowledge. Through reading we get to know the mistakes of men before us and
learn some recipes for human success. Books tell us how to be happy when sad,
how to grow thin when fat, and many more.
 Reading can be worthwhile form of recreation. It is fun to read.
 Books we read can be a form of inspiration that may lead us to put our energies to
full account.
 Reading can be a form of therapy, Books provide us a form of sublimation. It makes
us strong or keeps us holding on in our day to day struggle in life.
 Identifying yourself with the characters whether good or bad and realize that what
the character is, is what you are. If good, you can see that you are doing right in
your life and therefore can keep on going and up with your good work. If evil, you
are expected to integrate not the evilness in any one of them, but the importance of
not imitating them.
 Techniques in reading
There are different techniques of reading depending on your intention or purpose.
Your intention will establish the amount of attention you give to the written text
and the rate of speed with which you go through it. Let us consider some
techniques being used in some studies or researches.

1. Skimming. This technique is utilized if your purpose is to get a bird's eye

view of what you will read.

Types of skimming: Example of skimming question in

1. Previewing reading:
2. Over viewing • What is this article all about?
3. Surveying • What will I learn from this lesson?
• What are the main ideas of this
chapter?
2. Scanning. This technique is used if you are in search of information which, before the
actual reading, is already identified as the specific data to be located.

Example:
• Does this book tell about ___?
• What are the characteristics of __?

3. Critical. In this technique, you must learn to interpret further, to read beyond the written
lines, and to infer emotional tone as well as the author's purpose and attitude. It will also
help you to distinguish between fact and opinion and draw conclusion.

Example:
• What if __?
• What happens to the __?
4. Comprehensive/Thorough. This technique requires close attention. You may
thoroughly understand the ideas expressed in the material, whether it be getting
the literal or its connotative meaning. To get the literal meaning, you read
purposely for facts that may depend on the type of reading material and selection
you have. To get the connotative meaning, you read for implications and
symbolic meanings of the facts. You definitely read from the start to the end with
a matching analytical and critical attitude about what you are reading.

Example:
• What can I learn from this book?
• What is the purpose of this article?
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