The Department of Education’s ARAL-Reading Program is a nationwide learning recovery effort focused on boosting literacy skills from Grades 1 to 10. Covering Key Stages 1 to 3 (KS1–KS3), it delivers targeted reading interventions matched to learners’ actual proficiency levels. Alongside the main modules, Supplementary Materials provide extra support for both learners and tutors, ensuring no child is left behind in their reading journey.
KS1 – ARAL-Reading Basic
For Key Stage 1 (Grades 1–3), the ARAL-Reading Basic module focuses on building the foundations of literacy:
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Phonological awareness
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Letter recognition & decoding
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Early reading fluency
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Simple vocabulary building
Designed for low- or high-emerging readers, it ensures young learners gain the skills necessary for smooth reading progression.
📂 Click here to access ARAL-Reading KS1 Basic → Access KS1 Folder
KS2 – ARAL-Reading Plus
For Grades 4–6 learners who can decode but lack reading fluency and comprehension:
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Intensive vocabulary development
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Paragraph reading fluency
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Comprehension strategies for short texts
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Engagement through age-appropriate reading materials
📂 Click here to access ARAL-Reading KS2 Plus → Access KS2 Folder
KS3 – ARAL-Reading Plus
For Grades 7–10 students reading at frustration level:
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Advanced vocabulary building
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Critical reading and analysis skills
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Reading fluency for academic texts
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Confidence-building through scaffolded reading activities
📂 Click here to access ARAL-Reading KS3 Plus → Access KS3 Folder
Supplementary Materials – All KS Levels
The Supplementary Materials folder contains additional tools and activities that enhance the main ARAL-Reading modules:
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Extra Worksheets – phonics drills, comprehension questions, and vocabulary games
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Flashcards & Visual Aids – for visual learners and vocabulary reinforcement
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Practice Passages – leveled reading texts for fluency improvement
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Teacher’s Guides & Lesson Extensions – for differentiated instruction and remedial teaching
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Parent Engagement Guides – activities for home-based literacy practice
📂 Click here to access ARAL-Reading Supplementary Materials → Access Supplementary Folder
Why the Full Package Matters
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Tailored to Learner Level – Different modules address distinct reading stages.
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Comprehensive Support – Supplementary materials make sessions richer and more engaging.
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Nationwide Scalability – Ready-to-use resources allow schools across the Philippines to implement effectively.
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Proven Impact – Small group ratios (1:15) maximize attention and feedback.