Developmental Reading Prof. Merry Ruth M.

Gutierrez

PART II: ANALYZING ITEMS

Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow. Mr. and Mrs. Reyes are looking for a new house. Read what they say about it. Mrs. Reyes: This is a large beautiful house Mr. Reyes: It only has 1000 square meters as floor area Mrs. Reyes: It seems very clean and it has two windows in every room Mr. Reyes: It appears it has a nice view of the terrace. But it cost 2.5 million pesos. It seems to be very expensive Mrs. Reyes: I think its reasonable for a nice house Mr. Reyes: Well it does have four bedrooms and two bathrooms but still appears to be too big for our family. 1. Which of Mrs. Reyes statement is a fact? A. This is a large beautiful house B. It seems very clean 2. Which of Mr. Reyes statement is an opinion? A. It only has 1000 square meters for its floor area C. But it cost 2.5 million pesos 3. Who appears to be more eager to have the house? A. Mr. Reyes B. Mrs. Reyes

C. It has two windows in every room D. I think it seems reasonable for such a nice house

C. It seems to be very expensive D. Well it does have four bedrooms and two bathrooms

C. Both D. None

Cancer is a growth, and since growth is essential in our life itself, it would be expected that cancer would be found in all living things. Such indeed is a fact. The disease is universal in scope. It develops in all strata of plants and animal life. It has existed at least at the beginning of recorded history and affects in men impartially wherever they live or whatever their race or color or level of culture or material progress. Cancer is not a special disease of civilization except in so far civilization enables more people to live longer and except as civilization introduces certain carcinogenic agents. 4. The main idea of the selection is? A. Cancer is found in all living things B. Cancer is essential part of life itself 5. Which of the following is a topic sentence? A. Such indeed is a fact B. The disease is universal in scope 6. Which of the following statements may be deleted from the selection? A. Cancer is not a special disease of civilization B. It affects men impartially 7. What is the authors purpose in writing this selection? A. To enumerate the effects of cancer B. To convince the people not to be afraid of cancer C. Cancer is found in plants D. Civilized living contributed to cancer

C. It develops in all strata of plant and animal life D. It has existed since the beginning of recorded history

C. Such indeed is a case D. Cancer is a growth

C. To explain the nature of cancer D. TO warn people about cancer

As early as 1961, dire predictions were being made of the automation on employment. According to one estimate, about 25 000 jobs are eliminated every week by automation. As the years passed, however, predictions of displace workers and extensive unemployment have not materialized. In fact, Charles SIlberman in Myths of Automation demonstrates that automation is not producing unemployment and argues that new technology is enlarging the spheres of human action and choice. It cannot be refuted that automatio n and new technology have brought man a powerful new assistant in the production of goods and services, yet this new apprentice must be regarded with apprehension. 8. Which statement from the selection shows a contrasting view? A. It cannot be refuted that automation and new technology have brought man a powerful assistant B. According to one estimates, 25 000 jobs are eliminated every week by automation C. As years passed, however, predictions of displace workers and extensive unemployment have not materialized D. As early as 1961, dire predictions were being made of the automation on employment 9. How does the writer view automation and new technology? A. They compete against human labor B. They minimize the production of goods C. They provide people with help at work D. They find ways to lessen human involvement in production 10. What message does the author want to leave to the readers? A. The new technology and automation are harmless B. The new technology and automation can be beneficial to man C. The new technology and automation cost less than manual labor D. The new technology and automation are investment for a better economy 11. Ms. Padilla is a grade 1 teacher who is concerned with print and building letters into words and words into sentences. She uses flashcards so the pupils can sound out syllables and words correctly. What reading model is reflected in Ms. Padillas instruction? A. bottom up model C. interactive model B. top down model D. schema model 12. Mr. Sanford is a grade 1 teacher who plans reading instruction as a part of the language block. He provides varied experiences that involve children sitting quietly, silently reading books or making a book based on their own experience. What reading model is reflected in Mr. Sanfords instruction? A. bottom up model C. interactive model B. top down model D. schema model 13. Mr. Torres believes that his students need directly sensory contact and physical manipulation in the classroom so that they learn easily and recall input effortlessly. What is the relationship of direct sensory contact and physical manipulation to learning of emergent learners? A. Emergent learners learn more when abstract ideas are presented to them. B. Emergent learners memorize through using their senses.

C. Emergent readers are on their appropriate development stage as they use concrete objects and various senses for reading and learning. D. Emergent readers are like mature individuals who utilize their common sense for interaction with the outside world 14. One grade 3 teacher of English to multilingual learners has just finished reading a story aloud to the class? Which of the following is the best post reading activity for the learners? A. Provide students with a guide for reader-text interactions B. Have the students write about what they have read C. Give them comprehension questions D. Let them do what they want 15. Mr. German is a teacher handling English for a culturally-diverse class. He would regularly read aloud to his pupils, would provide time for free silent reading, recreational reading and would lend them magazines and newspapers. What facto in reading does Mr. German want to cultivate among his pupils? A. Emotional/social development C. interest in reading B. physical development D. intelligence 16. Mrs. Arcie is a new grade 1 teacher who is unsure whether the pupils are ready for beginning reading instruction. Before she begins her lessons, she must observe that A. the pupils are emotionally prepared for social interaction and competition B. the pupils have achieved unity of their capabilities with their interests C. the pupils can respond to simple questions and instructions D. the pupils show desire to learn in the class 17. Teacher Lilibeth knows well that the text or print material is one factor that affects reading. Sp she tries to match the text with the ease or difficulty of students comprehension based on the style of writing. What text factor does teacher Lilibeth consider in the choice of reading materials for her class? A. organization B. format C. readability D. content

18. Ms. Rodriguez teaches her grade 6 class how to write a summary of an expository text. In her discussion, she explains what it is, models it through think aloud, and informs her pupils when and how this skill learned in the classroom can be used even during their own free silent reading. She provides them with guided and independent practices before she conducts an evaluation. What approach to teaching is reflected in Ms. Rodriguez practice? A. indirect instruction C. intrinsic instruction B. explicit instruction D. independent instruction 19. ReQuest is a strategy used to encourage learners in asking questions and to develop their ability in asking questions. The teacher needs to model questioning skills and let the pupils practice the same until the learners are ready to use the skills automatically. What is the best reason for teaching the learners this skill? A. Learners become purposive when they set their own question while reading B. Teachers become confused by the questions asked by the pupils C. Teachers find time to review the questions of the learners D. Learners feel important when they make questions 20. Mr. Jimenez is planning to have a list of 200 words for the schools vocabulary development program. After going through with all the books used by his fourth grade pupils, he is still in the dark as to what words need to be included in his list. Which of the following criteria should NOT be the basis for word selection? A. High frequency words C. high utility words B. content area words D. difficult words

Developmental Reading Prof. Merry Ruth M. Gutierrez

PART II: ENHANCING TEST TAKING SKILLS

Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow Mama Sewing 1. I dont know why Mama ever sewed me. She sewed for other people, made beautiful dresses and suits and blouses and got paid doing it. But I dont know why she sewed for me. I was so mean. It was all right in the days that she had to make my dresses a little longer in the front than in the back to make up the way I stood, with my legs pushed back and my stomach stuck out. I was little then, and I trusted Mama. But when I get older, I worried. 2. Mama would turn the dress in the wrong side and slide it over my head, being careful not to let the pins stick me. Shed kneel on the floor with her pin cushion, fitting the dress on me, and Id look down at the dress, at the top sided, raw edged, half-basted thing and know that it was never going to look like anything. So Id pout while Mama frowned and sighed and kept on pinning. 3. Sometimes she would sew it all night, and in the morning Id have a perfectly beautiful dress, just right for the school program or party. Id put it on, and Id be ashamed on the way I acted. Id be too ashamed to say I was sorr y. 4. But Mama knew. 1. The speaker in the selection perhaps _______________ A. a son B. a daughter

C. A sister D. a brother

2. The word mean in paragraph 1 is used with the same meaning as the statement A. My classmates mean to see me in the hospital, but they cant B. The mean of the students scores is unexpected C. The words mean the same to me D. Be kind to your classmates; dont be mean 3. The fourth paragraph tell that A. the speaker is ashamed B. the speaker knows Mama 4. The theme of the selection can be stated as A. Mothers stay true to their calling B. Mothers know what is the best for their children

C. Mama knows that the speaker is worried D. Mama knows that the speaker is sorry

C. Mothers forgive and forget always D. Mothers work to earn for the children

The American family of today is similar than it used to be in several ways. On the average there are fewer children (although this trend maybe changing). Birth control techniques and changing valued have led to fewer large families. The American family is also small in that it is a nuclear rather than the extended family. Grandparents and other relatives live elsewhere, and in fact the nuclear children will leave too at an earlier age. 5. The selection implies that A. American family is smaller than it used to be B. Values held by the families change through the years 6. The selection mentions ___ kinds of family. A. 1 B. 2 7. The writer gives ___ reasons to account for smaller American family today. A. 1 B. 2

C. The kind of family affects the size of American family D. The relatives live in another place

C. 3 D. 4

C. 3 D. 4

The revolt against the British government was not a vast, spontaneous movement. Instead it was carefully planned by shrewd men and laboriously and sagaciously by some of the most active spirits on the continent. It could have succeeded if it had been left unorganized. It was because the patriots were well organized, and because the Tories or loyalist were not, that the former won the day. 8. Two warring camps mentioned in the selection are the A. Tories and loyalist B. Patriots and British 9. The writer tries to discuss the said topic by A. comparing two troops of fighters B. giving the reasons for winning a battle 10. The side of the selection can best be summarized by the statement A. Nothing beats a well planned action B. The pen is mightier than the sword C. Patriots and Tories D. Shrewd men and active spirits

C. enumerating the characteristics of British soldiers D. solving problems related to planning military tactics

C. Forewarned is forearmed D. Life is full of battles

Read the given situations. Write the letter of the best answer for each situation discussed. 11. Among the native speaker of English, students from grade 7 and up are supposed to be ready for abstract reading. This means that learners on things are able to __________. A. grasp information text C. manipulate objects and ideas mentally B. construct multiple hypotheses D. judge affectively and personally than by using standard 12. All the three reading theories recognize the role of reader and text in the comprehension process. However, only the interactive model accounts for the role of the reading situation in the meaning-making process. This factor is known as ______ A. outcome B. task C. context D. purpose 13. The four Pronged Approach upholds the holistic and balanced instruction in beginning reading. One important characteristic of this approach is A. The inclusion of critical thinking skill after reading B. The development of genuine love for reading C. The integration of whole language, literature and explicit instruction D. The heavy emphasis on grammar and oral language development

Developmental Reading Prof. Merry Ruth M. Gutierrez 14. The readers prior knowledge plays a vital role negotiating meaning and transacting with the text. To enhance the schemat a of the learners. Teacher Arabella exposes her grade 2 pupils to the pragmatic used of language in their day to day life experiences so that they develop rich vocabulary. Teacher Arabella believes that A. Word meanings and textual understanding B. Word pronunciation builds comprehension C. Word knowledge is learned best in isolation D. Word familiarity is gained in the classroom 15. In one grade 6 reading class in public school, Teacher Samantha conducts a regular 10 minute silent reading of an expository text in Science. What is the best silent reading activity that teacher Samantha can give to her students? A. Invite a resource person to discuss the content of the material B. Prepare reading road maps to guide reader-text interactions C. Instruct them to write reflection journals on their notebook D. Check understanding by asking post-reading questions 16. Mr. Sanford is a Science Teacher in Ilocos. He strongly believes that devoting 10-15 minutes for real time reading in the classroom and guiding the pupils interaction with Science materials before or after doing an activity is better than just assigning them to read at home and make sense of the text on their own. What could be the best explanation for Mr. Sanfords reading practice? A. That Science is one subject that calls for inquiry and discovery B. That Science class does not require actual reading time in class C. That time can be spent in more meaningful hands on activities D. That experience with print enriches vocabulary and understanding of Science concepts 17. Teacher Jeremiah is planning an integration lesson using Social Science text for his grade 5 English class. Which of the following is the best thing to do to activate his pupils background knowledge? A. Ask several questions B. Make the pupils prepare an outline C. Unlock difficult words by using a dictionary D. Present advance organizer of the topic 18. Ms. Yelena handles grade 4 classes in Makabayan. Before conducting any discussion, she makes sure that her pupils have read the text 7-10 minutes of silent reading in the classroom. Which of the following should NOT be done by Ms. Yelena during the silent reading activity? A. Insert questions in selected parts of the text as a guide B. Make the pupils fill in the blanks of the structured overview C. Let the students fill in the column L of the KWL chart D. Make student read silently by themselves 19. As a post-reading activity in any content-area reading class, which of the following should be avoided by the teachers? A. Have the students talk about what they have read B. Ask questions to score comprehension C. Have students prepare make up test on their reading D. Go back to the Anticipation Guide for some correction 20. Reading in the content area aims to help students make sense of the text and negotiate meaning as readers actively interact with the text. Which of the following activities will best achieve this goal? A. Have the reading of the text to be done at home B. make them read silently C. Allow student to ask questions D. Practice oral reading for fluency