LETRA English Grade 10
LETRA English Grade 10
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and Illustrators: Bobbit Dale M. Bulatao, San Carlos City
Santino B. De Jesus, San Carlos City
Armando S. Vinoya, San Carlos City
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LEVEL 1: WORD LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
1. Before the assessment activity, make sure that the learner is comfortable both
physically and emotionally.
2. Establish rapport with the learner by greeting him/her and doing warm-up
activities in 1 minute. The learner will perform at his/her best when he/she trusts
you.
3. Explain to the learner that you are doing this assessment activity because you
want to help him/her become a better reader.
4. After doing the warm-up activities, start the assessment and make sure that the
word list and forms to be used are prepared ahead of time.
DURING ASSESSMENT
1. Conduct the assessment.
2. Use the prescribed materials and forms.
3. Present the word list to the learner.
4. Ask the learner to read each word from top to bottom.
5. Check the words read correctly by the learner. Use the word list provided below.
WORD LIST
AFTER ASSESSMENT
Refer to the table below to assess if your learner is at Word Level.
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to read Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
at least 10 out of the 20 the next level (Sentence
words. Record the learner’s level Level).
as Below Word Level.
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LEVEL 2: SENTENCE LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
Present to the learner 5 sentences.
DURING ASSESSMENT
Let the learner read the sentences.
SENTENCES
AFTER ASSESSMENT
Refer to the table below to assess if your learner is at the Sentence Level.
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
read 5 sentences the next level (Paragraph
correctly. Record the learner’s level Level).
as Word Level.
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LEVEL 3: PARAGRAPH LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
In this level, you will test the reading ability and fluency of the learner using a
paragraph.
1. Listen carefully as the learner reads aloud the paragraph.
2. Note the miscues committed by the learner. Miscues include
mispronunciation, omission, substitution, insertion, repetition, transposition
and reversal.
3. Set the timer before asking the learner to read.
4. Be guided by this running record conventions developed by Clay (1993) in
recording the miscues of the learner.
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recording exactly word was not
what was said. stated. Record
as an error.
Self- Draw a line above Record as a
correction of a the word that was self-correct.
word substituted. This is not an
Record exactly error because it
what was said. has been fixed
✔ ✔ ✔ above SC ✔
Record SC to up
Insects live all around us.
show the word
was then read
accurately.
A word is Record by placing This is not an
repeated an R above the ✔R ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ error.
word that is Insects live all around us.
repeated
A section of Record by placing This is not an
text is an R above the error.
repeated last word ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔R
repeated. Draw a Insects live all around us.
line from the R to
the first word
repeated.
Self- Draw a line above Record as a
correction by the word that was self-correct.
rereading substituted. ✔ ✔ ✔ above This is not an
Record exactly R/SC ✔ error because
what was said. Insects live all around us. through
Record R/SC to rereading, it has
show the word been fixed up.
was then read
accurately and
repeated.
Reader Write an A above Record as an
appeals for the word that was A_ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ error.
help with an appealed. Write a Insects T live all around us.
unknown T next to the word
word and is that was told.
told.
Reader is told Draw a line above Record as an
a word if no the word and dash - _ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ error. If
attempt is above the line. Insects T live all around us. repeated proper
made. Write a T next to noun errors
the word that was occur in the
told. reading, score
as an error once
only
Reader is Record the error An error is
instructed to responses. scored because
[
try that again Draw brackets TTA the reader was
(usually when
meaning or
significant
around the
confused text,
write TTA on top
These l-i-v-e al at sa
Insects live all around us. ] prompted to go
back and have
another try. If no
problem of the text inside self-corrections
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solving has the bracket, point occur, 5 errors
occurred) where the reader would be
is to begin recorded for this
rereading and say example.
“try that again.”
DURING ASSESSMENT:
PARAGRAPH
Over the years, plastic bags have been used by people for different 12
purposes. They surely make people’s lives convenient. However, due to 10
incorrect management of used plastic bags, they have already become 10
harmful to the environment. Because they are so lightweight, plastic bags 10
get easily picked up by the wind and travel long distances to settle 14
anywhere especially in bodies of water. This does not only make the 12
rivers, lakes, and oceans look bad, but this also endangers the lives of 13
marine animals living there. Over time, plastic bags are often mistaken for 11
food by animals, birds, and marine life like fish and sea turtles. Also, 14
animals can easily become entangled in plastic, which could lead them to 11
bleed profusely. Further, plastic wastes do not disappear quickly for it 12
takes them several years to decompose. This means that every year, 11
more and more plastic bags will accumulate if not properly managed 11
making the world a huge pile of plastic wastes. Indeed, plastic bags are 13
harmful to the environment. Therefore, it is essential to ban its usage 12
immediately before the world comes to its inevitable destruction. 9
2. You may also use the following template for your own consumption to note the
miscues committed by your learners. This summary of miscues will not be
submitted as a report.
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HOW TO GET THE ORAL READING ACCURACY RATE
(PARAGRAPH LEVEL)
1. Count the number of CORRECTLY READ words in one minute. (ex: 128)
2. Count the number of SKIPPED WORDS. (ex: 6)
3. Subtract the number of skipped words from the correctly read words. (ex:
128-6 = 122)
4. The answer (122) is the ORAL READING RATE in terms of WORDS PER
MINUTE (wpm).
5. To compute for the oral reading rate, use the following formula:
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AFTER ASSESSMENT
Refer to the table below to assess if your learner is at the Paragraph Level.
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to read Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
at least 120-150 words in the next level (Story
the paragraph within 1 Record the learner’s level Level).
minute. as Sentence Level.
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LEVELS 4-5: STORY LEVEL & STORY +
COMPREHENSION LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
1. Prepare the needed materials.
2. Give the learner a copy of the story. Hold your copy.
DURING ASSESSMENT
1. Ask the learner to read the story aloud (first attempt) while you listen
carefully.
2. Note all the committed miscues in your copy while the learner is reading. Be
guided with the Summary of Miscues.
3. Record all the miscues in Form ___.
STORY
Federigo, a very wealthy man, fell in love with Monna Giovanna who is a
woman of nobility and beauty. Federigo bought Monna a lot of presents and
held sumptuous banquets and celebrations for her. Federigo loved Monna so
dearly that he was ready to sacrifice everything to win her heart.
Later on, Federigo became very poor, and Monna married a much richer
man and had a son leaving Federigo’s heart in despair.
One day, her son fell very ill and felt that only Federigo's falcon would make
him feel better. Monna, determined to make her child feel better, gathered all
her strength to approach Federigo’s abode and ask for his falcon. As she
reached Federigo's home, the man, who never lost his feelings for Monna,
hastened to host a sumptuous dinner despite having no food in stock. Without
a second thought, he had his falcon roasted to offer his beloved.
Monna was pleased with the tasty meal. Soon after, she expressed the
reason for her visit. She asked Federigo if she could have his falcon for her
son. After hearing this, Federigo was stunned and told Monna the truth. Monna
didn’t believe at first until Federigo showed her the feathers and beak. Monna
left and after a few days, her son succumbed to death.
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Federigo was told by his brother to marry Monna, but Federigo believed
that Monna would not love a poor man that he is and that she never loved
Federigo when he was rich, much less now that he is poor.
AFTER ASSESSMENT
1. Count the total number of recorded miscues.
2. Determine his or her level and decide on the next step based on the following
rubric:
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner can read the Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
story with no more than 3 the Story +
mistakes. Record the learner’s level Comprehension Level.
as Paragraph Level. Follow steps 3-6.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. “Federigo bought Monna a lot of presents and held sumptuous banquets and
celebrations for her.” What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. elegant edibles
B. festive meals
C. formal dinner
D. light foods
2. Which word is synonymous with the word abode as used in the fourth
paragraph?
A. apartment
B. home
C. hotel
D. school
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3. Whom did Federigo fall in love with?
A. Jane
B. Leila
C. Mary
D. Monna
5. What value is seen in Federigo’s act of warmly welcoming Monna? Commented [1]: There is no answer indicated.
A. hospitality Commented [2R1]: Fixed
B. humility
C. love
D. patience
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner can read the Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
story and answer 5 out of the Local Material Level.
7 questions correctly. Record the learner’s level
as Story Level.
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LEVELS 6-7: LOCAL MATERIAL LEVEL &
LOCAL MATERIAL + COMPREHENSION LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
1. Prepare the needed materials.
2. Give the learner a copy of the text. Hold your copy.
DURING ASSESSMENT
1. Ask the learner to read the text aloud (first attempt) while you listen carefully.
2. Note all the committed miscues in your copy while the learner is reading. Be
guided with the Summary of Miscues.
3. Record all the miscues in Form ___.
When one hears the word, “Ilocanos,” what comes first in his mind is the
word stingy or “kuripot”. The Ilocanos who live in the northern part of Luzon
from Pangasinan down to Cagayan Valley are hardworking, determined,
simple, appreciative and are famously known for their frugality. This is not a
negative description of their kind. It is known that living with prudence is truly
an art because one must use his financial resources on things that he values.
The Ilocanos learned to be thrifty because of the difficult life they had in the
olden times with few comforts and amenities. Most of the population
concentrated along a narrow coastal plain that has only a few good harbors.
This environment is harsh, forcing Ilocanos to be hard-working and thrifty. In
fact, most Ilocanos left their homeland to seek employment elsewhere. They
learned to spend their money wisely. They know their limitations and always
consider not to waste their money for things that they do not need, which indeed
they make sure that their money doesn't go to waste, they save and earn rather
than spend. Frugality among Ilocanos does not mean living less in life rather to
live with social respect and social standing because most Ilocanos never run
into debt, which means no liabilities to friends and relatives. Since they save
from every centavo they earn in a day’s work, they have something to use in
cases of emergency, share with their loved ones and give to those who need
financial help. Living a frugal life like the Ilocanos must be every Filipino’s trait
during these times of national crisis. They should live a simple and economical
life so they may learn how to save for the rainy days ahead. It must be a culture
that every Filipino, not only Ilocanos must uphold and practice so that this
legacy will live in eternity among the next generations and will shun us from
indulging oneself with too much materialism.
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AFTER ASSESSMENT
1. Count the total number of recorded miscues.
2. Determine his or her level and decide on the next step based on the following
rubric:
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
read the text with no more the next level (Local
than 3 mistakes. Record the learner’s level Material +
as Story + Comprehension Level).
Comprehension Level.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
2. “It is known that living with prudence is truly an art because one must use his
financial resources on things that he values.” Which of the following best defines
the word prudence?
A. the trait of being kind and generous
B. the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
C. the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
D. the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement
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5. What is most likely true when a person practices frugality?
A. He gains social respect because he is debt free.
B. He saves for himself and invests it for his luxuries.
C. He spends money by sharing it with the impoverished.
D. He gets the respect of the community for having money.
7. Why do you think frugality is a positive value that every Filipino must adopt?
Because it ______________________________.
A. teaches them to set their priorities in life
B. gives avenues for their better financial status
C. frees them from debt and financial obligations
D. allows them to save money for their future needs
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
read the local material the next level (Academic
and respond correctly to 5 Record the learner’s level Level).
out of 7 questions. as Local Material Level.
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LEVELS 8-9: ACADEMIC TEXT LEVEL & ACADEMIC TEXT
+ COMPREHENSION LEVEL
BEFORE ASSESSMENT
1. Prepare the needed materials.
2. Give the learner a copy of the text. Hold your copy.
DURING ASSESSMENT
1. Ask the learner to read the text aloud (first attempt) while you listen carefully.
2. Note all the committed miscues in your copy while the learner is reading. Be
guided with the Summary of Miscues.
3. Record all the miscues in Form ___.
Over the years, the debate between hard work and talent has gotten more
heated. With the recent shift in perspectives, being labeled as genius or
talented can make someone develop one of two things: complacency that leads
to a lack of desire to exert enough effort to do things, or an intense fear of failure
that can hinder a person’s will to try. Therefore, at the end of the day, hard work
trumps talent.
Hard work really pays off. For example, at school, let's compare two
students: a student who has an innate talent in art and the ability to produce
quality output but makes excuses to be lax with his work, and a student who is
not as gifted but always exerts maximum effort and thoughtful planning to
accomplish his tasks. The gifted student may have had the potential to get a
higher mark, but the odds are that the hard-working student will outdo him
because the latter gave all his best and worked hard to achieve his goal.
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Having talent is an advantage, but it is hard work that brings further learning,
development, and success. Hard work is more valuable than talent. It hones
important values such as perseverance and grit. One may not be the most
talented person, but with enough persistence and hard work, he can get further
in life than a talented person without the grit to match.
AFTER ASSESSMENT
1. Count the total number of recorded miscues.
2. Determine his or her level and decide on the next step based on the following
rubric:
DESCRIPTION NO YES
The learner is able to Stop assessment here. Let the learner proceed to
read the text with no more the next level (Academic
than 4 mistakes. Record the learner’s level + Comprehension
as Local Material + Level).
Comprehension Level.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
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D. talent
6. What would happen if students value intelligence more than hard work?
A. They will take learning for granted.
B. They will achieve their goals easier.
C. They will learn more in their classes.
D. They will perform well in their academics.
DESCRIPTION NO YES
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Explain to the learner that he or she
has reached the highest possible literacy
level. Encourage the learner to read more
so he or she can further enhance his or her
literacy skills. Don’t forget to thank the
learner for his or her cooperation and
participation.
Thank you for your dedication in
conducting the assessment. You may now
proceed to the preparation and submission
of the FLAT report.
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