Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA VIZCAYA
I.
PROJECT TITLE: LETS READ PM (Let Every Teacher and Student Read,
Enjoy, Appreciate, and Discern Printed Materials)
II.
TARGET DATE: October 2022 to August 2023
III.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
When the proponent of this project was still in-charge of the Learning Resource
Management Section (LRMS), she observed that many contextualized learning resources
were displayed in the classroom reading corners or displayed in the school Little Free
Libraries. Furthermore, she observed that learners and even teachers seldom read or
borrow those books or Supplementary Reading Materials as seen in the libraries’
logbooks wherein very few learners and teachers utilized or read available reading
materials especially during the years when Covid-19 pandemic occurred.
It was noted and observed too that learners’ interest in reading printed materials
or books have lessened as books have been replaced with cell phones, computers,
laptops, i-pods, and tablets. It appeared that rapid changes occurred in reading behavior
due to the technological development under the digital paradigm. The time spent on
reading book was being spent on surfing the internet.
Although there are advantages of this technological advancement when it comes
to reading, still reading printed materials should not be replaced for the following
reasons as cited in the https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/554845/7-scientificbenefits-reading-printed-book:
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1. Readers of print books absorb and remember more
Readers of print books absorb and remember more of the plot than readers of ebooks do, according to a study that was presented in Italy in 2014. In an earlier study,
print readers also scored higher in other areas, such as empathy, immersion in the
book, and understanding of the narrative. Scientists believe this effect is related to the
tactile sensation of holding a book in your hands. In other words, seeing and feeling
how much progress you’ve made in the story, by virtue of the waxing and waning pages
on either side of the book, can help readers feel like they’re unfolding the story—both
literally and figuratively. Plus, with a print book, it’s easier to go back and confirm
information you may be unsure of without losing your place and having to scroll or click
back on your mobile device or tablet.
2. They help children become better readers, too.
Another study of young children between the ages of three and five revealed that
kids had lower comprehension of the story when their parents read to them from an ebook as opposed to a print book. Researchers theorize this arises because children get
distracted by the electronic device and have a harder time focusing on the story itself.
In another study, students who had read a short story on a e-reader were less engaged
and had a harder time remembering the exact order of events.
3. They are easier on the eyes.
Considering that many jobs require you to stare at a computer screen all day, it’s
wise to give your eyes a break whenever you can. One survey of 429 university students
revealed that nearly half had complained of strained eyes after reading digitally.
Electronic books can cause screen fatigue, which may lead to blurred vision, redness,
dryness, and irritation. With print books, you don’t have to worry about any of that.
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4. You're less likely to get distracted.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, people who read e-books tend to get sidetracked more
easily, but not just because the internet is right at their fingertips. Digital readers tend
to spend more time scanning for keywords than actually processing what they’re
reading. And with a print book, there’s no chance of getting distracted by links.
According to one survey, 67% of university students were able to multitask while
reading digitally, compared to 41% of print readers. But if your goal is to fully grasp and
comprehend the text in front of you, that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
5. They can help you sleep better.
When you’re winding down for the night, reading from a screen or scrolling
through a social media app on your phone are bad ideas. Study after study has shown
that the blue light from your screen can toy with your melatonin levels and circadian
cycles, making it harder for you to fall asleep and making you feel groggier when you
wake up. In general, though, the engagement and brain activity that come with reading
can help you drift off to sleep when you’re having trouble. So if you’re hoping to get a
good night’s rest, stick with print.
6. Having a library at home is linked to higher academic achievement.
Students who have books at home are more likely to score higher on tests,
according to a study of readers from 42 countries. It doesn’t matter how many books
you have, but each additional book helps children perform better in school. This is
especially true for children from disadvantaged families. Researchers believe this is
because having books at home encourages children to read for fun and talk to their
parents about what they’ve learned, which only stands to benefit them in the classroom.
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7. They amplify the joy of reading.
One recent study of college students in the U.S., Slovakia, Japan, and Germany
showed that 92% of participants preferred actual books that they can hold and touch
and leaf through whenever they please. Students cited fewer distractions and less eye
strain as a couple of the reasons why they prefer printed materials, but other
explanations were related to how books make them feel.
Slovakian students in particular said they enjoy the smell of books. Indeed,
scientists who have analyzed the chemical composition of old books found that the pages
contain hints of vanilla (from lignin, a similar-smelling component in paper) as well as
grassy notes. In this sense, taking a whiff of an old book is a little like the enjoyment
one gets from smelling perfume or flowers. Studies have also shown that books can
make us happier, inspire us to travel, and encourage us to make life-changing decisions.
So don’t feel guilty the next time you spend a little more than you’d planned at the
bookstore: Science says it’s good for you.
It is for the above benefits of reading printed materials that the proponent of this
project thought of conducting a development project dubbed as LETS READ PM which
means Let Every Teacher and Student Read, Enjoy, Appreciate, and Discern Printed
Materials.
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IV. OBJECTIVES
This development project aims to instill the love of reading among students and teachers.
Specifically, this intends to:
1. encourage 100% participation rate of all the learners and English teachers of Grades 4
to 10 in utilizing printed materials or books found in their Learning Resource Centers
( Library, Little Free Library, Reading Corners/Reading Nooks);
2. sustain the functionality of the school’s Learning Resource Centers (LRCs)
The expected outcomes are as follows:
1. 100% participation on the utilization of the school Learning Resource Centers
2. Functional School Learning Resource Center
V. TARGET BENEFICIARIES
The target beneficiaries of this Development Project are the Grades 4 to 10
learners and teachers of the following public schools of the Schools Division of Nueva
Vizcaya for School Year 2022-2023:
 School districts
1. Alfonso Castaneda
2. Ambaguio
3. Aritao 1
4. Aritao 2
5. Bagabag 1
6. Bagabag 2
7. Bambang 1
8. Bambang 2
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9. Bayombong 1
10. Bayombong 2
11. Diadi
12. Dupax del Norte 1
13. Dupax del Norte 2
14. Dupax del Sur
15. Kasibu West
16. Kasibu East
17. Kayapa West
18. Kayapa East
19. Quezon
20. Solano 1
21. Solano 2
22. Sta Fe
23. Villaverde

Secondary schools
1. Alfonso Castaneda NHS
2. Abuyo NHS
3. Ambaguio High School
4. Aritao HS
5. Bagabag NHS
6. Bambang National High School
7. Bascaran National High School
8. Belance High School
9. Bintawan National High School
10. Bonfal NHS
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11. Bugkalot HS
12. Canabuan National High School
13. Carolotan High School
14. Casat NHS
15. Casecnan NHS
16. Diadi NHS
17. Dippog NHS
18. Dupax del Norte NHS
19. Dupax Del Sur NHS
20. Eastern Nueva Vizcaya NHS
21. Ganao National High School
22. Kakiduguen National High School
23. Kasibu NAS
24. Kayapa High School
25. Kongkong Valley National High School
26. Lamo NHS
27. Malabing Valley NHS
28. Martinez Cuyangan NHS
29. Munguia National High School
30. Murong National High School
31. Nansiakan National High School
32. Napo-Tuyak National High School
33. Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School
34. PAIMA National High School
35. Paniki High School
36. Pinayag National High School
37. Quezon National High School
38. Runruno National High School
39. Salinas High School
40. Solano HS
41. Sta. Clara High School
42. Sta. Cruz Pingkian High School
43. Sta. Fe NHS
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44. Tiblac National High School
45. Tuao HS
46. Uddiawan NHS
47. Bone North IS
48. Alimit IS
49. Balong IS
50. Binalian IS
51. Binogawan IS
52. Bua IS
53. Cabayo IS
54. Dulli IS
55. Luclucos IS
56. Mapayao IS
57. Sto. Domingo
IV.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/INTERVENTION/METHODS AND STRATEGIES
Project LETS READ PM is an intervention designed to address the diminishing
interest of the learners as well as teachers in reading Printed Materials as books have
been replaced with cell phones, computers, laptops, i-pods, and tablets. It appeared
that rapid changes are occurring in reading behavior due to the technological
development under the digital paradigm. The time to be spent in reading book is now
being spent on surfing that is why most of the constructed learning resource centers
were now seldomly visited by learners and teachers.
With the above reasons, the proponent of this project wishes to recommend
activities under LETS READ PM in order for the respondents read books or printed
materials as a way of instilling in them the love for reading thereby ensuring a 100%
participation rate, hence functionality of their Learning Resource Centers will be
ensured.
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The recommended activities under LETS READ PM are as follows:
1. English teachers of Grades 4 to 10 shall orient their classes on the Project LETS
READ PM giving emphasis on the following activities:
a. There will be a preliminary activity before their English class proper;
that is a 3-5 minute Q and A activities be conducted at least once a
week.
b. The answers of the questions to be asked either by the student or by
the teacher (depending on the strategy of the teacher) shall come from
the reading materials assigned to the learners to read at least one week
before the Q and A activity. Samples are as follows:

The moral lesson learned from the selection read

Name of the main character. His/her virtue worthy of emulation.

The hero or the villain in the story. What made him/her so.

The latest update in the news magazine read (if that was assigned
earlier as one of the reading materials)

The
teacher
may
ask
the
meaning
of
an
unfamiliar
word/vocabulary encountered

The teacher may ask a learner to use the unfamiliar word in a
sentence

Ask a learner to recite a line he/she likes best from what was read

The title of the story/selection being described or identified
NOTE: It’s the option of the teacher what question should be asked based on the
available reading materials assigned to the learners purposely to check
whether students have read and utilize the materials assigned to them earlier.
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2. Whoever got the correct answer first shall be awarded with a prize or any nonmonetary rewards. (This will encourage/motivate more active participation
because the proponent believes that rewards and recognition systems
are important tools that can be used to motivate in improving performance).
3. The teacher shall provide a class chart for her/him to readily record/display the
winners for the activity. (Cut outs to be pasted opposite the names of the winners
like star, thumbs up, smileys etc maybe okey)
4. The school head or the department head shall monitor the conduct of this project
and submit the project monthly accomplishment report (please see enclosure) to
the proponent at the end of the month.
The proponent believes that students will surely give time to browse or read
the printed materials found in their Learning Resource Centers so that they could
participate in the questions and answer activity to be done at the start of their English
classes at least once a week. Furthermore the rewards or recognition system will
surely motivate them to participate because the proponent believes that rewards and
recognition systems are important tools that can be used to motivate in
improving performance Moreover, English teachers will surely give time reading or
browsing the available reading materials too because they will base their questions
from what they have read.
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V.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION (GANTT CHART)
The following timeline shall be observed:
Activities
October
2022
November
2022
December
2022
January
2023
Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
Conceptualize
the project
Craft the write
up
Initial Meeting
for Information
Dissemination
and Planning
Seek for the
approval of the
proposal
through proper
channel
Insert
suggestions for
the
improvement of
the project
Conduct of
orientation
among English
teachers as
soon as the
project was
approved
Initial/Official
implementation
Initial
monitoring and
evaluation of
the project
Prepare the
acceptance
report
Report the
result of the
development
project
Seek for the
acceptance and
validation of
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February
2023
onwards
the
development
project by the
Division
Committee
Institutionalize
the project
2nd Monitoring
VI.
BUDGETARY REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING
No fund is needed in the implementation of the Project LETS READ PM because
the Printed Materials to be used are the available supplementary reading materials
found in the school Learning Resource Centers.
In terms of non-monetary awards to be given to those who could get the correct
answer, appreciations or acknowledgement could do. Prizes could be acceptable thru
the initiative of the English teacher (Ex. cut-outs of stars, thumbs up or smileys be
pasted beside the name/s of learners which was posted on the classroom bulletin
board)
VII.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
For the monitoring and the sustainability of the implementation of this project,
the secondary school heads and district heads are requested to monitor the conduct
of the recommended activities of the LETS READ PM and submit to the proponent
the following monitoring tool at the end of the month which will serve as basis for
improvement or modification when necessary:
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PROJECT LETS READ PM MONTHLY ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
SY 2022-2023
Month:___________
Secondary School/District School:_____________________
Total No. of
English Teachers
Total No. of
English teachers
who implemented
the project for the
month
Total No. of
Learners (Grades
4-6 or Grades 710) as target
clients of the
project
Findings/Recommendations on the
Project Implementation
Prepared and submitted by:
______________________________________
Secondary School Head/District Head
VIII. STRATEGIES AND PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
To sustain the implementation of this project, it shall be institutionalized in the Schools
Division of Nueva Vizcaya upon acceptance. After which, it shall be launched this year as a
working project which may be subjected to revisions and/or modifications when necessary and
timely.
The crafted template which shall be used in monitoring the implementation of the project
shall be accomplished at the end of the month and to be submitted to the proponent.
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Recognition shall be accorded to the secondary school heads and district heads as
a way of acknowledging their support to the Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) of SDO
Nueva Vizcaya as well as on their active participation and compliance to the Project BIDA (Best
Implementing District Award) of the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID).
.
Prepared by:
BERMELITA E. GUILLERMO
Proponent
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(Enclosure to Project LETS READ PM)
PROJECT LETS READ PM MONTHLY ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
SY 2022-2023
Month:__________
Secondary School/District School:_____________________
Total
Total No. of
Total No.
Findings/Recommendations
No. of
English
of Learners
on the Project
English
teachers
(Grades 4-6
Implementation
Teachers
who
or Grades
implemented
7-10) as
the project
target
for the
clients of
month
the project
Prepared and submitted by:
______________________________________
Secondary School Head/District Head
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