Reading and Writing Skills Review PDF
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Mystical Rose School of Caloocan
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This document provides pointers for reviewing reading and writing skills. It covers topics like critical thinking, reading strategies, graphic organizers, and different patterns of writing development. It also explains different types of learning styles, and different writing patterns.
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Pointers to Review: Reading and Writing Skills I. Thinking Skills and Critical Reading Critical Thinking involves analyzing information, evaluating sources, and making logical judgments before accepting ideas as true. Non-critical Thinking happens when a person accepts informa...
Pointers to Review: Reading and Writing Skills I. Thinking Skills and Critical Reading Critical Thinking involves analyzing information, evaluating sources, and making logical judgments before accepting ideas as true. Non-critical Thinking happens when a person accepts information without questioning its validity or accuracy. Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) include comparing viewpoints, making generalizations, and analyzing texts deeply. Lower-Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) involve recalling, memorizing, and understanding information without deeper analysis. In Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: o LOTS: Remembering, Understanding, Applying o HOTS: Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating II. Reading Strategies Previewing: Looking at titles, headings, and visuals before reading to get an idea of the content. Summarizing: Condensing a text by focusing on main ideas and key supporting details. Inferential Reading: Making conclusions based on clues in the text (e.g., "The ground was wet, so it must have rained earlier"). Literal Reading: Understanding the text at face value without looking for hidden meanings. Rapid Reading Techniques: o Skimming: Quickly looking for main ideas. o Scanning: Searching for specific information (e.g., a date or a name in a passage). Remedial Reading: Focused reading strategies for improving comprehension and fluency in struggling readers. III. Graphic Organizers and Text Structures Idea Map: A visual tool for brainstorming and organizing thoughts on a topic. Graphic Organizer: Represents concepts, ideas, and relationships visually (e.g., concept maps, flowcharts). Venn Diagram: Used to compare and contrast two subjects by showing their similarities and differences. Problem-Solution Map: Shows a problem, its causes and effects, and possible solutions. Fishbone Diagram: Helps in analyzing the root causes of a problem. Cycle Diagram: Shows repeating processes (e.g., the life cycle of a butterfly or the carbon cycle). Linear Timeline: Displays a sequence of events in chronological order. Plot Diagram: Breaks down a story into exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. IV. Patterns of Development in Writing 1. Definition: Explains a concept in detail. o Example: Cultural appropriation refers to the adoption of elements from another culture without proper understanding or respect for its significance. 2. Exemplification: Provides examples to clarify a concept. o Example: There are different forms of renewable energy, such as solar energy, wind power, and hydropower. 3. Description: Uses sensory details to depict a person, place, or thing. o Example: The old library smelled of aged books and dust, with wooden shelves that stretched to the ceiling. 4. Chronology/Procedure: Lists steps in a process or events in order. o Example: To bake a cake, first preheat the oven, then mix the ingredients, pour the batter into a pan, and bake for 30 minutes. 5. Listing: Presents items or ideas without a strict order. o Example: Essential camping gear includes a tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, first-aid kit, and extra food supplies. 6. Comparison-Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences. o Example: While traditional books provide a tactile reading experience, e-books offer convenience and portability. 7. Classification and Division: Categorizes a topic into subgroups. o Example: There are three types of learners: visual learners, auditory learners, and kinesthetic learners. 8. Cause and Effect: Shows relationships between actions and consequences. o Example: Due to excessive deforestation, many animal species lose their natural habitat, leading to biodiversity loss. 9. Problem-Solution: Identifies an issue and proposes solutions. o Example: Traffic congestion in the city can be reduced by implementing carpooling programs and improving public transportation. 10. Persuasion: Presents arguments to convince the reader. o Example: Schools should implement financial literacy courses to prepare students for real-world financial responsibilities.
