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Subject: English Grammer
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 28
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 11
Period: V
Week & Period: Week 28, Period V
Topic: Reading Comprehension – Scanning, Skimming, and the SQ4R Method
Specific Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
- Distinguish between scanning and skimming.
- Apply the SQ4R method when reading academic texts.
- Improve reading speed and comprehension accuracy.
A – Anticipation (Engage Learners):
Starter Questions:
- What do you do when you need to find a date or number quickly in a textbook?
- What do you do if you only want to get the main idea from a whole page?
Think-Pair-Share Activity:
Think: What’s the difference between reading for fun and reading to study? Pair: Talk about which strategy you think is faster: scanning or skimming. Share: Volunteers give examples when they used either method.
B – Building Knowledge (Core Content):
- Scanning:
- Used to locate specific information quickly (e.g., names, dates, definitions).
- Move eyes rapidly down the page.
- Don’t read every word.
Example Task: Find today’s weather forecast on a full-page article.
- Skimming:
- Used to get the general idea.
- Read titles, subtitles, first/last paragraphs.
Example Task: Skim a newspaper editorial and summarize its key message.
- SQ4R Method for Studying:
- Survey: Preview headings, visuals.
- Question: Turn headings into questions.
- Read: Look for answers.
- Record: Take brief notes.
- Recite: Summarize out loud or in writing.
- Review: Revisit the text.
Model Application:
- Text: A science article on global warming.
- Survey: Headings—“What is Global Warming?” “Its Causes.”
- Question: What is global warming?
- Read and Record: “Rising temperatures due to greenhouse gases.”
- Recite and Review: Learners explain findings to partners.
C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection):
Class Practice:
- Students work in pairs:
- Scan a science article for dates and stats.
- Skim a story for the theme.
- Apply SQ4R on a short nonfiction passage.
Group Work:
- Groups apply SQ4R to a selected passage from their textbooks.
- Each group answers comprehension questions and presents findings.
Assignment:
- Choose a topic from any subject textbook.
- Apply the full SQ4R method.
- Submit:
- Questions you formed
- Notes taken
- A short summary paragraph
Teacher’s Reflection:
- Did students differentiate between scanning and skimming?
- How well did they apply the SQ4R steps?
- Were students more engaged in understanding complex material?