2. R
E
A
D
I
N
G
-recognition of printed or written
symbols which serve as stimuli for
the recall of meanings built up
through the reader’s past
experiences (Bond and
Tinker, 1967)

3. R
E
A
D
I
N
G
-subtle and complex
process of
thinking, evaluating, reas
oning, and problem-
solving (reading experts)

4. R
E
A
D
I
N
G
-golden key to the world
of enlightenment and
enjoyment.

5. R
E
A
D
I
N
G
-reading enables one to ponder on the
mysteries of the universe, explore
accumulated knowledge, and
contemplate on the unknown

6. READING ACT
Perception
Understanding
Interpretation
Use

7. READING ACT
Perception
recognize the words and grasp the
ideas presented

8. READING ACT
-tell what the words stand for in
relation to the other words or context
-understands the ideas of what he
reads and sees its implication
Understanding

9. READING ACT
Interpretation
-ability to react to the new knowledge
which the word conveys in relation to
past experiences
-acts in response to what he reads by
evaluating the value of judgements
or conclusions

10. READING ACT
Use
-ability to apply what is read
in appropriate situations
-applies the ideas acquired to
solve problems/ direct his
activities

11. READING ACT
Perception
Understanding
Interpretation
Use

12. Levels
of
Comprehension
LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE/
IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/
CREATIVE
LEVEL

13. L
I
T
E
R
A
L
-gets facts/ ideas from
explicit or stated
information

14. L
I
T
E
R
A
L
-
who, what, when, w
here questions are
often answered

15. I
N
T
E
R
P
R
E
T
A
T
I
V
E
I
M
P
L
I
E
D
-understand ideas from
implicit information in
text

16. I
N
T
E
R
P
R
E
T
A
T
I
V
E
I
M
P
L
I
E
D
-understand ideas
from implicit
information in text

17. C
R
I
T
I
C
A
L
-identify ideas stated and
implied which leads to
conclusions and judgments

18. C
R
I
T
I
C
A
L
-reader uses the facts stated and
ideas implied to arrive at a
decision, a conclusion or a
judgment

19. A
P
P
L
I
C
A
T
I
O
N
C
R
E
A
T
I
V
E
-reader reacts to the selection he reads
his on his own terms. He uses the
knowledge gained in a similar situation
in life

20. A
P
P
L
I
C
A
T
I
O
N
C
R
E
A
T
I
V
E
-apply knowledge gained in a
related situation;
-share appreciation or knowledge
gained in
interpretation, dramatics, writing
original selections, etc.

21. Levels
of
Comprehension
LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE/
IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/
CREATIVE
LEVEL

22. Chris walked through a ‘shortcut’ to
visit his girlfriend. On the way, Chris
was robbed and beaten by several
rowdy rogues.

23. LITERAL LEVEL
INTERPRETATIVE
/
IMPLIED LEVEL
CRITICAL LEVEL
APPLICATION/
CREATIVE LEVEL
•Where is Chris going?
•What happened to him on his way to
his girlfriend?
•Who robbed Chris?
•What could Chris have
when he was going to his
girlfriend?
What should have Chris
done to avoid being
robbed?
What does the story tell us
when we are walking in an
unfamiliar place?

24. WHY DO WE HAVE TO READ?
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE
OF READING?
AS A STUDENT, HOW WILL YOU
BENEFIT FROM READING?

25. Activity
As part of the campaign of the HSC Department in developing
the habit of reading of students, you were asked by the HSC
Director to design a button pin that will promote the importance
of reading in FEU-East Asia College. The best design will be
chosen by the majority vote of the class. The chosen design will
be manufactured and distributed to the class as part of the
campaign.