MODULE in

DEVELOPMENTAL READING
GRADE 7
Name of Learner:____________________________ Grade Level:______________
Section:____________________________________ Date:____________________

BAC
KGROUND OF READING
Reading is a complex process that requires a great deal of active participation on the part of the
reader. Huffman (1998) defines reading as “asking questions of printed text and reading with
comprehension becomes a matter of getting his questions answered.” Anderson defines
reading as “the process of constructing meaning from written texts.” Those working in the
reading field define reading as “an active process in which readers interact with text to
reconstruct the message of the author”. Reading is clearly a process and is only completed
when comprehension is attained. Reading is also a method of communication that enables a
person to turn writing into meaning.
In reading scientific materials, the following techniques are suggested by Wiriyachitra (1982):
• skimming- to preview, overview or survey the material
• scanning- to search quickly the needed information
7 Reading Techniques for Increasing Learning & Knowledge
There exist some reading techniques, which if mastered at a growing stage can help us, be
better and far more comprehensive readers.
These skills might not necessarily be learned as rigid theories or rules but if understood well
once they can definitely enhance the reading skills and increase the quality and quantity of
output that we get from after reading.
The followings are seven styles/techniques of reading used in different situations:
1. Reading Technique-Scanning
Scanning through the text is a reading strategy that is used for getting some specific points by
looking at the whole text.
For highlighting the important points of a book the readers can skim through the summary or
the preface or the beginning and end chapters of that book.
For example,
This technique is used for looking up a name from the telephone guidebook.
2. Reading Technique–Skimming
This reading technique is used for getting the gist of the whole text lead. We generally use this
technique at the time of reading a newspaper or magazine.
Under this technique, we read quickly to get the main points and skip over the detail.
It is useful in getting a preview of a passage before reading it in detail or reviving
understandings of a passage after reading it in detail.
3. Active Reading Style
Active reading aims to get an in-depth understanding of the text. Under this technique, the
reader actively involved with the text while reading it.
Getting in-depth knowledge of the text at hand is not possible by reading to skim through or
scan through the text.
4. Detailed Reading
This technique is used for extracting information accurately from the whole text. Under this
technique, we read every word for understanding the meaning of the text.
In this careful reading, we can skim the text first for getting a general idea and then go back to
read in detail. We can use a dictionary to find the meaning of every unfamiliar word.
5. Speed Reading
Speed-reading is actually a combination of various reading methods.
The aim of speed-reading is basically to increase the reading speed without compromising the
understanding of the text reading. Some of the strategies used in speed reading are as follows:
Identifying words without focusing on each letter;
Not to sounding-out all words;
Not sub-vocalizing some phrases;
Spending less time on some phrases than others;
Skimming small sections.
6. Structure-Proposition-Evaluation
This is an interesting reading technique suggested by Mortimer Adler in his book How to Read a
Book.
This reading technique is mainly applicable to non-fiction writing. This technique suggests
reading as per the three following patterns:
Studying the structure of the work;
Studying the logical propositions made and organized into chains of inference;
Evaluation of the merits of the arguments and conclusions.
7. Reading Techniques: Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review
This method aims to facilitate a clear understanding of the text that the reader would be able
to teach whatever he has learned during the process of reading.
The process involves five different steps, which are as follows:
Survey
The survey involves getting a quick idea of the whole writing piece. For example, reading the
introduction or summary of a book will be enough to get an idea of that book.
Question
We are not just reading the words or looking at the words but are actually trying to make out
the underlying meaning of the text. So we should prepare questions in our mind and look for
the answers while reading the text.
Read
The reader should read selectively if they are looking for any specific.
Recite
The reader should answer the questions in his own words using only the keywords that are
required to sum up the complete idea.
Review
The reader should review the entire things in his mind.
Reading is the basic foundation on which academic skills of individuals are built. As we know
the paramount importance of reading, it is given the top priority in primary education.
Many believe that reading is a true measure of a person’s success in academics. Most of the
subjects taught to us are based on a simple concept – read, understand, analyze, synthesize,
and get information.

In getting the meaning from a printed or written message, according to Anderson (1994), the
following reading skills should be developed:
• word attack skills- the ability to convert graphic symbols into intelligible language known also
as decoding skills
• fluency skills- the ability to translate letters-to-sounds-to words fluently and effortlessly
• comprehension skills- the ability to grasp something mentally and the capacity to understand
ideas and facts
•critical reading skills- the ability to evaluate ideas socially or politically
Here are some strategies to improve comprehension before reading (Roe et al., 1987):
• activate prior knowledge
•understand paragraph structure
• understand textbook structure
• improve vocabulary
• establish purpose for reading
• use anticipation guides
5 ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF READING:
1. PHONEMIC AWARENESS- the knowledge and manipulation of sounds in spoken words. It
is the ability to hear, identify, and use sounds that make up words.
2. PHONICS- the relationship between the spoken and written languages. It is the ability to
hear, identify, and use sounds that make up words.
3. READING FLUENCY, including ORAL READING SKILLS- the ability to read with accuracy,
and with appropriate rate, expression, and phrasing.
 4. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT- includes knowing the meaning and pronunciation of
words necessary for communication.
5. READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES- the understanding of meaning in text.
WHAT IS DEVELOPMENTAL READING?
DEVELOPMENTAL READING- is a branch of reading instruction that is designed to
support literacy in a variety of contexts to improve comprehension and decoding skills.
Whether a student needs to increase their comprehension, speed, accuracy, or
something else, developmental reading help them reach their goals.
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Use the given definition to rearrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word. Write your
answer on the space provided after the jumbled letters.
1. UPN _____________ -two words having the same sound but different meaning & are
used for humor
2. EPMILOR ____________-to beg for
3. AETAB _____________- to reduce a certain characteristic
4. QNIUHALRE ___________- one who jokes around
5. GNILTVOER ___________ -disgusting
HYPERTEXT
Read carefully the poems below and answer the following questions.

For Her

The air is warm like the sun,

Through the moment is of the moon.
I feel the vigor of summer,
Even though the rains have swooned.
And the birds chirp like violins,
And the flowers sway like harlequins.
Oh, what beauty will beasts be,
Though they are revolting.
And the manner of distant puns
Will be formally invoking.
And I will rush forth though wasted;
And I will smile even though abated.
For nothing less than the soothing lips,
Be gracious to give what I adore;
Some dazzling twinkle that
I will ever, ever implore.
And tonight, a night with wonder;
A moment may I not ever miss;
For the time is one I cherish,
The time you gave me a first kiss.
 For Him

Oh, what nice things the world can give,

That I am blessed with much to ever receive;

And now my joy is set, always complete,

For he has found me, and our eyes complete,

And I, I thank the heavens above,

That I have seen, have felt without sobs;

Such feeling of intense rejoicing, proclaiming

And I be here, in hope and in waiting.

And I know that tomorrow will be more than a day,

For tomorrow will be another chance for him to say

How he feels, with twinkling eyes and gentle hands;

I will kiss him again, smile and make my stand.

-DDG

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. How was the moon described by the lovestruck young man?
a. White and silvery c. shaped like a heart
b. Warm like the sun d. like the twinkling stars
2. What is greatly cherished by the lovestruck young man?
a. First kiss c. twinkling eyes
b. Smooth lips d. tender embrace
3. Why do you think the lady “thanks the heavens above”?
a. Because she found her true love c. because she lost her only love
b. Because he found her, his true love d. because she’s willing to wait for him
4. Why do you think should the couple thank for their encounter?
a. God b. time c. friends d. parents
5. What is being described in the poems?
a. Love b. friendship c. admiration d. infatuation
Answer the following questions.
1. What were the “unnatural” experiences of the lovers in the poems? Would you
experience the same if you were in love?
2. Do you believe in the saying “Fools in love”? Why or why not?
3. In our modern society, is this kind od poetry still applicable? Is poetry still used to
express emotions? Why?
Identifying Synonyms and Antonyms
Poems, like the one you have read, often use difficult words. Some people replace these
words with simpler ones that have the same meaning. This will make more readers
understand the ideas behind a certain selection. A word that gives the same meaning as
another is called a synonym. Meanwhile, a word that gives the opposite meaning is called
an antonym. Synonyms and antonyms are very useful in obtaining the definition of words.
A. Look for the antonyms of the following words in the reading selection under
HYPERTEXT. Write your answers on the space provided after each item.
1. near ___________ 6. cursed_____________
2. day ____________ 7. frown _____________
3. relaxed __________ 8. despair_____________
4. lacking ___________ 9. sadness_____________
5. dull ______________ 10. below______________
B. Look for the synonyms of the following words in the reading selection under
HYPERTEXT. Write your answers on the space provided after each item.
1. liveliness___________ 6. useless __________
2. clowns _____________ 7. comforting____________
3. instant _____________ 8. endear ______________
4. horrible _____________ 9. entreat ______________
5. decreased ____________ 10. amazement_______________
C. Give the synonym or the antonym of the underlined words. Base your answer on the
given sentence.
1. This singular vase was owned by an Egyptian Pharaoh.
Synonym : ______________________
2. There was felicity in the air when their team bagged the championship.
Antonym : ______________________
3. The portly cattle will give us more beef than expected.
Synonym :______________________
4. Her countenance makes her the most sought-after model by make-up artists.
Synonym :_____________________
5. The army cannot destroy that indomitable tank.
Antonym :______________________
6. A multitude of people came to witness the national team’s championship game.
Antonym :_____________________
7. There is speculation that prices of basic commodities will rise in the next five weeks.
Synonym :____________________
8. Romeo had an ardent desire to see Juliet.
Antonym :______________________
9. The bus can not pass through the crampled alley.
Antonym :_____________________________
10. The charismatic leader instigated the rally.
Synonym :___________________________

REFLECTION:
As a student, what are the importance of reading and how can reading affect your
life? Enumerate some situation wherein you can apply what you have read.
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REFERENCES:
Book:
reading.com.ph A Reading Comprehension Skill Enhancer for the Filipino Youth
(Based on the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum)
http://www.iedunote.com/reading-techniques
https://iamthevanguard.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/module-1-review-of-
developmental-reading-1/amp/

PREPARED BY:

JUDIE C. DUMADAG
Subject Teacher