READING TO INTERPRET DIAGRAMS, MAPS, AND SKETCHES Reading to interpret diagrams, maps, and sketches means studying and understanding information that is shown in pictures, drawings, charts, or symbols instead of words. It helps you explain what a visual image is showing — such as a map of a town, a diagram of a plant, or
READING TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Reading to follow directions means carefully reading written instructions and doing exactly what they say. It helps you understand and carry out tasks correctly, whether it’s in schoolwork, exams, letters, or real-life situations like filling forms or following recipes. Purpose 1. To understand what to do and
READING FOR MAXIMUM RETENTION AND RECALL (INTENSIVE READING) Reading for maximum retention and recall means reading carefully and deeply so that you can remember and explain what you have read. It is also called intensive reading. To read intensively, you focus on understanding every detail — the meaning of words, the structure of sentences, and
READING TO ANSWER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS “Reading to answer specific questions” means reading a passage with a clear purpose — to find exact information that answers given questions. It’s a reading comprehension skill where the reader focuses on locating specific details in a text instead of reading everything carefully. Example: If the question is: “When did
READING PASSAGE: The River’s Gift The villagers of Lantana depended on the river that flowed beside their town. Every morning, people fetched water, washed clothes, and fished along its gentle banks. The river provided everything they needed — food, water, and even stories told by the elders about its mysterious spirit. One summer, the rains
READING FOR THE MAIN AND SUPPORTING IDEAS Reading for the main and supporting ideas means identifying the most important point (main idea) that the writer wants to communicate, along with the details (supporting ideas) that explain or prove that main idea. MAIN IDEA The main idea is the central point or message of a
50 Multiple Choice Questions on Poetry INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 1. What is poetry? A. A long story written in paragraphs B. A short story about animals C. A form of literature that expresses feelings and ideas beautifully D. A type of newspaper writing 2. A poem
WHAT IS PROSE? Prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows ordinary grammatical structure rather than a rhythmic or poetic pattern. It is the most common form of writing, used in stories, essays, novels, letters, newspapers, and textbooks. Prose expresses ideas in clear, straightforward sentences and paragraphs, unlike poetry which often uses
WHAT IS A POETRY Poetry is a form of literature that expresses feelings, thoughts, and ideas in a beautiful and imaginative way. It uses rhythm, sound, and figurative language to create strong emotions and vivid pictures in the reader’s mind. Poetry is often written in verses and stanzas, and it may rhyme or follow a
50 Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Myths and Legends INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 1. What is a myth? A. A true story B. A traditional story explaining natural events C. A scientific report D. A newspaper article 2. What is a legend? A. A made-up story
