Download - Introduction to reading
READING
-recognition of printed or written symbols which serve as stimuli for the recall of meanings built up through the reader’s past experiences (Bond and Tinker, 1967)
READING
-subtle and complex process of thinking, evaluating, reasoning, and problem- solving (reading experts)
READING
-golden key to the world of enlightenment and enjoyment.
READING
-reading enables one to ponder on the mysteries of the universe, explore accumulated knowledge, and contemplate on the unknown
READING ACTPerception
Understanding
Interpretation
Use
READING ACTPerception
recognize the words and grasp the ideas presented
READING ACT
-tell what the words stand for in relation to the other words or context
-understands the ideas of what he reads and sees its implication
Understanding
READING ACTInterpretation
-ability to react to the new knowledge which the word conveys in relation to past experiences
-acts in response to what he reads by evaluating the value of judgements or conclusions
READING ACTUse
-ability to apply what is read in appropriate situations
-applies the ideas acquired to solve problems/ direct his activities
READING ACTPerception
Understanding
Interpretation
Use
Levels of
Comprehension
LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE/ IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/ CREATIVE LEVEL
LI T E R A L
-gets facts/ ideas from explicit or stated
information
LI T E R A L
-who, what, when, where questions are often answered
INTERPRETATIVE
IMPLIED
-understand ideas from implicit information in text
INTERPRETATIVE
IMPLIED
-understand ideas from implicit information in text
CRITICAL
-identify ideas stated and implied which leads to conclusions and judgments
CRITICAL
-reader uses the facts stated and ideas implied to arrive at a decision, a conclusion or a judgment
APPLICATION
CREATIVE
-reader reacts to the selection he reads his on his own terms. He uses the knowledge gained in a similar situation in life
APPLICATION
CREATIVE
-apply knowledge gained in a related situation;
-share appreciation or knowledge gained in interpretation, dramatics, writing original selections, etc.
Levels of
Comprehension
LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE/ IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/ CREATIVE LEVEL
Chris walked through a ‘shortcut’ to visit his girlfriend. On the way, Chris was robbed and beaten by several
rowdy rogues.
LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE/ IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/ CREATIVE LEVEL
•Where is Chris going?•What happened to him on his way to his girlfriend?•Who robbed Chris?
•What could Chris have when he was going to his girlfriend?
What should have Chris done to avoid being robbed?
What does the story tell us when we are walking in an unfamiliar place?
WHY DO WE HAVE TO READ?
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF READING?
AS A STUDENT, HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM READING?
Activity
As part of the campaign of the HSC Department in developing
the habit of reading of students, you were asked by the HSC
Director to design a button pin that will promote the importance
of reading in FEU-East Asia College. The best design will be
chosen by the majority vote of the class. The chosen design will
be manufactured and distributed to the class as part of the
campaign.