THE FOUR-PRONGED APPROACH IN READING

The children are trained to reflect on the story.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

This is the prong where reading readiness activities are given to the pupils.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

Through this method of sharing literature, vocabulary is developed, attention span is lengthened, listening comprehension is honed and critical thinking applied daily becomes a habit.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

Finding a good interesting story/poem is the first step in this prong.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

The story/poem should be suitable to the age, interests, and vocabulary level of the children. The message of the story should be very clear to the teacher.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

Literature is an excellent source of examples of good language. The children will catch this language and use it on their conversations in and out of school.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

Opening a book and pretending to read are just some of the symptoms that tell that a child is ready for beginning reading instruction.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

After story/poetry reading, the children are asked to answer the motive question. A discussion then unfolds the events and the beauty of the selection.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

The manner of the story or poetry reading should sustain this interest. The reading of the story/poem should equal the artistry of the author.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage

The story/poem gives the children a common experience which they can talk about. Capitalizing on this shared knowledge and individual security to teach specific language structure will eliminate the burden of listening and speaking about unrelated topics.

• Genuine Love for Reading

• Critical Thinking

• Mastery of the structures of the (Filipino/English) Language

• Transfer Stage