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
JSS 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSON NOTE Week: 7 Topic: Reading to Answer Specific Questions Duration: 40 Minutes Subject: English Language Theme: Reading Skills Performance Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Explain what it means to read to answer specific questions. 2. Identify key words in a question.
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
