Usually refers to the analysis of larger meaning-

bearing parts of words such as root words, suffixes,

prefixes, word endings, apostrophe (for possession),
compound words, and contractions.

It may include syllabication, since dividing of

words into syllables often deals with prefixes and
suffixes that carry meaning.
When using structural analysis, the reader breaks words down into
their basic parts:

1. PREFEXIS -are word parts that are attached at

the beginning of a base or root word.
2. ROOTS - are base words to which other word
parts are added. Each root word has a
specific meaning.
The words and the service words are joined to form
phrases and sentences. Use pictures and actual
situations or actions to develop meaning.

Phrases - Is a group of words that go together, but

do not make a complete sentence. They don’t
have complete thoughts.
the pen
a pan and a can
in a box
night and day
purple dress
a slice of bread
a hot coffee
a clock and a globe
lovely day
SENTENCES
A group of words that makes complete
sense or they express complete
thoughts.
The man has a hat.
A cat sat on a mat.
The girl is pretty.
My cat is fat.
The book is thick.
The rain is falling.
Comprehension lessons of the beginning readers may start with
sample stories. The following stories aim to develop
comprehension skills of the beginning readers.

Skill: Getting the Main Idea

PAMELA

Pamela is a sweet little girl. She loves to dance and sing. She
talks like an adult and knows how to reason out. She helps her
mother take care of her little sister. She helps in whatever her
mother does. Her mother and father loves her very much.
Answer the following questions:

1. The story talks about

a. a baby
b. a family
c. a little girl

2. Pamela is
a. a good girl
b. a Papa’s girl
c. a bad girl
Skill: Inferring Meanings:

KHALIL AND KIER

Khalil and Kier are twin brothers. They are seven years old. They
live near the sea. They go there during Saturdays and Sundays to
swim. Their parents, brothers and sisters go there, too.

Answer YES or NO:

YES 1. Khalil and Kier were born on the same day.

YES 2. They love to swim in the sea.

YES 3. They are a happy family.

YES 4. They go to the sea when there are no classes.

Skill: Identifying Words That Describe

WINSTON
Winston is a handsome boy. He is tall for his age of two years. He
has dark complexion. His legs are long and his feet are big.

Underline the words that describe Winston:

1. Winston has the following:

feet (small, long, big)

legs (long, thin, short)
complexion (light, dark)
height (short, medium, tall)

2. Winston is (bony, ugly, handsome).