Introduction to Theme 3:


Constructing Meaning

This verse talks about the importance of reading.
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In this theme, you will learn about the many different kinds of texts that you may come across. You will learn about strategies you can use to read and understand these materials. And you will learn some specific strategies that you can use when you are reading a particular kind of text. To end this theme, you will recall what you have learned about writing paragraphs, and look at planning and developing an essay.

This theme includes five lessons:
  • Lesson 14 — Understanding Genres
  • Lesson 15 — How to Read Narrative Texts
  • Lesson 16 — How to Read Non-narrative Texts
  • Lesson 17 — Essay Writing
  • Lesson 18 — Writing Your Own Essay