Catch Up Friday Reading

2. Warm Up!
LET’S SPELL IT OUT

3. What’s the meaning of this!
I do not have any misgivings that you will
improve your reading skills in this Catch –
up activity. I am sure of that.
He applied as my apprentice in teaching
after he graduated.

4. What’s the meaning of this!
Dino did not study before his exam so he
felt uncertain that he will pass.
He already anticipated that there will be a
quiz after the discussion.

5. What’s the meaning of this!
You should strive if you would like to
succeed.

6. Vocabulary Enrichment
Read simultaneously the unfamiliar words in the
reading text and its meaning
1. Misgivings-a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome
or consequences of something.
2. apprentice-a person who is learning a trade from a skilled
employer, trainee
3.Uncertain – not sure of something
4. anticipated- expected, predicted
5. pinching-gripping (something, typically someone's flesh)
tightly and sharply between finger and thumb.

7. Vocabulary Enrichment
Read simultaneously the unfamiliar words
in the reading text and its me
6. Strive-make great efforts to achieve or obtain
something, try hard, aim
7. Beaming- radiating, shining

8. READING TIME
Reading piece:
I MUST STRIVE
(page 34 Testing Reading Power I

9. Instruction: After reading answer the
questions at the back of your
English notebook

10. COMPREHENSION
QUESTIONS

11. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Mr. and Mrs. de la Fuente did not spend a single centavo for
Roberto’ s education because
A. They were selfish
B. They have no money
C. Roberto has no money
D. Roberto worked on odd jobs
2. As a self-supporting student, he worked in printing press as
A. Secretary b. an apprentice c. assistant d. manager

12. 3. Roberto graduated with a degree of
A. Engineering B. accounting C. education D. marketing
4. Mr and Mrs. de la Fuente haven’t spent a single centavo for
their son’s.
A. Marriage B. vacation C. family D. education
5. He was 23 when he became a company______.
A. Director B. president C. supervisor D. adviser
6. He married his sweetheart of ___years.
A. Three B.two C. five D. four

13. 7.With the coming of their baby, Roberto will____
A. Strive harder C.relax and enjoy life
B. Look for another job D.resign from his job
8. In preparing for the coming of their baby, the couple
was
A. Worried B. excited C. sad D. confused
9. In this selection, the character worth emulating is
A. Editha C. Roberto
B. Mr. dela Fuente D. Mrs. dela Fuente

14. 10. For sure Editha is _____.
a. Ashamed of Roberto
b. Angry with Roberto
c. Guilty with Roberto
d. Proud of Roberto

15. GROUP ACTIVITY
Instruction:
Group the class into 5, create a Mnemonic device
using the word “ STRIVE”. The word should be
about the best quality that the character has
shown in the story. Write your answer on 1 whole
sheet of paper.

16. S-____
T-____
R-____
I-_____
V-____
E-____

17. Writing and Reflection
task

18. Reflection Time!
In 1 whole sheet of paper, answer the following
Process Questions:
1. How did you feel after reading the story?
2. What lesson do you get from each
character like Roberto?

19. Reflection Time!
Explain also the quotes below. Write atleast 4-5
sentences to explain it. ( at the back of your 1
whole)
"Success is no accident. It is hard work,
perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice
and most of all, love of what you are doing or
learning to do." —Pelé”

20. Template in 1 whole sheet
REFLECTION IN READING
Name: ___________________
Date:______________
Section:____________________
Title of the Selection:_______________________________
(Note: Copy and answer the 2 questions and the quotes)