When was the first time that you have

read the alphabet by yourself?

What was your age when you are already

reading words like apple, boy and dog?

What was the first novel that you have

read?

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Reading as a Process of Development

Program for acquiring and developing reading concepts

and skills

Principles of Reading• There are stages of individual

development in reading.• The stages are interrelated,

each stage is being a preparation to the next.

• Development proceeds sequentially in an upward movement starting with the simplest to increasing levels of complexity.• There are levels of difficulties

in reading skills acquisition.

• Development is influenced by one’s personal maturation, social demands, values and aspirations.

The Reading Stages/Periods

• Reading readiness – Nursery and kindergarten pupils• Beginning reading – Grades 1

and 2

• Period of rapid growth or expanding ability – Grades 3 and 4• Period of refinement in the use

of the reading tool – Grade 6, high school and college

Reading readiness

• learning how to read• Listening and speaking

vocabulary• Activities using real/concrete

objects• Auditory and visual

discrimination

• Motor-ocular coordination• Basic sight vocabulary• Phonetic and structural lessons• Prepares the pupils for other

subjects

Beginning reading

• Introduction of words related to real-life situations• Initiates oral and silent reading• Repetitive, interesting and

meaningful vocabulary building

Rapid or Expanding

Reading Growth

• Enriching vocabulary• Deepening comprehension• Awakening critical thinking• Encouraging free reading

• Applying skimming and scanning techniques• Introducing the use of

dictionary• Assigning summaries,

outlines and book reports

Refinement and Use of Reading as a Study Tool

• Encourages independent reading and ample use of library materials• Introduces research works• Encourages the practice of note

taking, efficient organization of notes and wide reading for pleasure.

• Engages students in oral reading using poetic, exhorative and dramatic materials.

• Guides students in careful, detailed and analytical reading.• Induces mastery of language• Guides students in familiarity with

technical words and terms.• Builds students literary appreciation.

Prepared by:

Jan del RosarioAngel Ferry Bautista

3SED-SC