Inn0vation in Reading

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AURORA
DINALUNGAN CENTRAL SCHOOL
POBLACION ZONE II, DINALUNGAN, AURORA
I. TITLE:
II. PROPONENT:
III. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION:
IV. RATIONALE:
Short stories with comprehension check-ups are an effective way to improve students' reading
comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written text,
and is a critical component of academic success. Short stories can be an effective tool for developing
reading comprehension skills because they provide students with a manageable amount of text to read,
and often feature relatable characters and themes.
Comprehension check-ups, such as questions, quizzes, or discussions, can help to reinforce the key
concepts and ideas presented in the story, and provide students with opportunities to reflect on and
apply what they have learned. These check-ups can also help to identify areas where students may be
struggling, and provide opportunities for additional support or instruction.
Short stories can also be an effective way to engage students in the reading process, and promote a
love of reading. By selecting stories that are interesting, relevant, and culturally diverse, teachers can
help to create a classroom environment that values and celebrates the diversity of their students'
experiences and perspectives.
In addition to improving reading comprehension skills, short stories can also help to develop critical
thinking skills, such as analysis, inference, and evaluation. By encouraging students to think critically
about the characters, themes, and ideas presented in the story, teachers can help to promote
intellectual curiosity and engagement in the learning process.
In conclusion, short stories with comprehension check-ups are an effective tool for improving
students' reading comprehension skills, engaging students in the reading process, and promoting critical
thinking and intellectual curiosity. By selecting stories that are interesting, relevant, and culturally
diverse, and providing opportunities for reflection and discussion, teachers can help to create a learning
environment that supports academic success and personal growth for all students.
V. OBJECTIVES:
1. To improve students' reading comprehension skills:
2. To engage students in the reading process: interesting, relevant, and culturally diverse, teachers
3. To promote critical thinking skills:
4. To provide opportunities for reflection and discussion
5. To promote a positive classroom culture:
OOL
Address: Poblacion Zone II, Dinalungan, Aurora 3206
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
Email Address: 104445@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Dinalungan Central School
VI. STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION:

BEFORE:
Before implementing a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups,
teachers can use the following strategies:
1. Pre-assessment: Conduct a pre-assessment to determine students' reading levels,

interests, and needs.
2. Previewing: Preview the short story by skimming through it and highlighting key
vocabulary, themes, and ideas.
3. Setting objectives: Clearly define the objectives of the reading activity and
communicate them to the students
4. Activating prior knowledge: Activate students' prior knowledge by asking
questions or leading a discussion about the topic or theme of the short story.
5. Modeling: Model the comprehension check-ups by completing them as a class,
and provide feedback and guidance to students as they work.
6. Differentiating instruction: Differentiate instruction by providing support and
instruction to students who need it, and providing extension activities for
students who need a greater challenge.
7. Selecting culturally responsive materials: Select short stories that are inclusive,
diverse, and culturally responsive.
DURING:
During the implementation of a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups,
1. Monitoring: Monitor students' reading progress by observing their engagement,

comprehension, and participation in the activity.
2. Questioning: Ask open-ended questions about the short story to promote critical thinking and
encourage discussion.
3. Summarizing: Encourage students to summarize the main ideas and events of the story as they
read.
4. Graphic organizers: Provide graphic organizers, such as story maps or Venn diagrams, to help
students organize their thoughts and track the development of the story.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
5. Collaborative learning: Encourage collaborative learning by having students work in pairs or

small groups to discuss the story and complete comprehension check-ups.
6. Differentiated instruction: Provide differentiated instruction by providing support and
instruction to students who need it, and providing extension activities for students who need a
greater challenge.
7. Monitoring comprehension: Monitor students' comprehension by asking questions or providing
comprehension check-ups throughout the reading activity.
AFTER:
After the implementation of a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups, teachers
can use the following strategies:
1. Reflective discussion: Facilitate a reflective discussion with students about the story and the
comprehension check-ups.
2. Peer review: Have students review each other's comprehension check-ups to provide feedback
and promote collaboration.
3. Vocabulary review: Review the key vocabulary words and definitions from the short story.
4. Extension activities: Provide extension activities, such as creative writing prompts or additional
comprehension check-ups, for students who need a greater challenge.
5. Assessment: Assess students' comprehension of the short story and their ability to apply critical
thinking skills by providing a final assessment, such as a written response or a group
presentation.
6. Celebrating diversity: Celebrate the diversity of the short story and promote cultural awareness
and acceptance by discussing the cultural themes and perspectives presented in the story.
VII. MONITORING AND EVALUATION:
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
The objectives of reading short stories with comprehension check-ups are:
1. To improve students' reading comprehension skills: The primary objective of reading short
stories with comprehension check-ups is to improve students' ability to understand and
interpret written text. By providing opportunities for reflection and discussion, teachers can help
students develop their comprehension skills and identify areas where they may need additional
support or instruction.
2. To engage students in the reading process: Short stories can be an effective way to engage
students in the reading process and promote a love of reading. By selecting stories that are
interesting, relevant, and culturally diverse, teachers can create a classroom environment that
values and celebrates the diversity of their students' experiences and perspectives.
3. To promote critical thinking skills: Reading short stories can also help to develop critical thinking
skills, such as analysis, inference, and evaluation. By encouraging students to think critically
about the characters, themes, and ideas presented in the story, teachers can promote
intellectual curiosity and engagement in the learning process.
4. To provide opportunities for reflection and discussion: Comprehension check-ups, such as

questions, quizzes, or discussions, can help to reinforce the key concepts and ideas presented in
the story, and provide students with opportunities to reflect on and apply what they have
learned.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
5. To promote a positive classroom culture: By selecting stories that are inclusive, diverse, and
culturally responsive, teachers can help to create a positive classroom culture that values and
celebrates the diversity of their students' experiences and perspectives.
In conclusion, reading short stories with comprehension check-ups can help to achieve multiple
objectives, including improving students' reading comprehension skills, promoting critical thinking, and
creating a positive classroom culture. By providing opportunities for reflection and discussion, teachers
can create a learning environment that supports academic success and personal growth for all students.
Before implementing a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups, teachers can
use the following strategies:
Pre-assessment: Conduct a pre-assessment to determine students' reading levels, interests, and needs.
This will help teachers to select appropriate short stories that align with their students' abilities and
interests.
Previewing: Preview the short story by skimming through it and highlighting key vocabulary, themes,
and ideas. This will help the teacher to identify areas where students may need additional support or
instruction, and can guide the selection of comprehension check-ups.
Setting objectives: Clearly define the objectives of the reading activity and communicate them to the
students. This will help to establish a purpose for reading and keep students focused and engaged.
Activating prior knowledge: Activate students' prior knowledge by asking questions or leading a
discussion about the topic or theme of the short story. This will help students to connect the story to
their own experiences and build comprehension.
Modeling: Model the comprehension check-ups by completing them as a class, and provide feedback
and guidance to students as they work. This will help students to understand the purpose of the check-
ups and develop their comprehension skills.
Differentiating instruction: Differentiate instruction by providing support and instruction to students

who need it, and providing extension activities for students who need a greater challenge. This will help
to meet the diverse needs of all students and promote academic success.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
Selecting culturally responsive materials: Select short stories that are inclusive, diverse, and culturally
responsive. This will help to create a positive classroom culture that values and celebrates the diversity
of their students' experiences and perspectives.
By using these strategies, teachers can effectively implement a reading activity with short stories and
comprehension check-ups that promotes reading comprehension, critical thinking, and a positive
classroom culture.
During the implementation of a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups,
Monitoring: Monitor students' reading progress by observing their engagement, comprehension, and
participation in the activity. This will help the teacher to identify areas where students may need
additional support or instruction.
Questioning: Ask open-ended questions about the short story to promote critical thinking and
encourage discussion. This will help students to deepen their understanding of the story and build their
comprehension skills.
Summarizing: Encourage students to summarize the main ideas and events of the story as they read.
This will help students to organize their thoughts and build comprehension.
Graphic organizers: Provide graphic organizers, such as story maps or Venn diagrams, to help students
organize their thoughts and track the development of the story. This will help students to build
comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Collaborative learning: Encourage collaborative learning by having students work in pairs or small groups
to discuss the story and complete comprehension check-ups. This will help to promote engagement and
build social-emotional skills.
Differentiated instruction: Provide differentiated instruction by providing support and instruction to

students who need it, and providing extension activities for students who need a greater challenge. This
will help to meet the diverse needs of all students and promote academic success.
Monitoring comprehension: Monitor students' comprehension by asking questions or providing

comprehension check-ups throughout the reading activity. This will help to ensure that students are
understanding the story and building their comprehension skills.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
By using these strategies, teachers can effectively implement a reading activity with short stories and
comprehension check-ups that promotes reading comprehension, critical thinking, and a positive
classroom culture.
After the implementation of a reading activity with short stories and comprehension check-ups, teachers
can use the following strategies:
Reflective discussion: Facilitate a reflective discussion with students about the story and the
comprehension check-ups. This will help students to process their learning and build critical thinking
skills.
Peer review: Have students review each other's comprehension check-ups to provide feedback and
promote collaboration. This will help to promote social-emotional learning and build community in the
classroom.
Vocabulary review: Review the key vocabulary words and definitions from the short story. This will help
students to reinforce their understanding of the story and build their vocabulary skills.
Extension activities: Provide extension activities, such as creative writing prompts or additional
comprehension check-ups, for students who need a greater challenge. This will help to promote
academic rigor and challenge students to apply their learning in new ways.
Assessment: Assess students' comprehension of the short story and their ability to apply critical thinking
skills by providing a final assessment, such as a written response or a group presentation. This will help
to evaluate students' learning and inform future instruction.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730
Celebrating diversity: Celebrate the diversity of the short story and promote cultural awareness and
acceptance by discussing the cultural themes and perspectives presented in the story. This will help to
create a positive classroom culture that values and celebrates diversity.
By using these strategies, teachers can effectively wrap up a reading activity with short stories and
comprehension check-ups, promoting reading comprehension, critical thinking, and a positive classroom
culture, while also providing opportunities for assessment and extension activities.
OOL
Mobile Phone No.: +63 920 972 4730

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VI. STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION:

1. Pre-assessment: Conduct a pre-assessment to determine students' reading levels,

1. Monitoring: Monitor students' reading progress by observing their engagement,

5. Collaborative learning: Encourage collaborative learning by having students work in pairs or

The objectives of reading short stories with comprehension check-ups are:

4. To provide opportunities for reflection and discussion: Comprehension check-ups, such as

Differentiating instruction: Differentiate instruction by providing support and instruction to students

Differentiated instruction: Provide differentiated instruction by providing support and instruction to

Monitoring comprehension: Monitor students' comprehension by asking questions or providing

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