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READING
Definition:
- Involves the detailed reading of a text with
two goals through a deliberate focus on these
items.
1. Understand the text
2. Learn the language features
Nation (2004)
Characteristics:
- Readers focuses on identifying the key
words/main ideas.
Importance/ Advantage:
- Provides a base for students to
develop a greater control of language
- Improves reading comprehension
EXTENSIVE
READING
Definition
-Involves students reading long texts or large quantities for
general understanding, with the intention of enjoying
(Graham Stanley, 1997)
Aim
To build
reader
confidence
and
enjoyment
(Graham
Stanley,
1997)
EXTENSIVE
READING
ACTIVITIES USED BY THE
TEACHERS
1) EXCHANGE BOOKS AMONGST
THE STUDENTS
2) Q & A
= READING + SPEAKING
CHARACTERISTICS
(Graham Stanley,
1997)
1) LESS BORING
2) LEARNERS
CENTERED
3) READING IS
INDIVIDUAL
AND SILENT
READING ALOUD
READING ALOUD
Why Is it important ?
Definition :
-pupils read the text
given aloud, involves
vocalization and
pronunciation
-either a single pupil
reads and others
listen or different
pupils take turns to
read different parts
(Nesamalar
Chitravelu)
Benefits :
-increases students' vocabulary
development and
comprehension growth
- has potential to increase
motivation to want to read
while building the knowledge
necessary for the successful
acquisition of reading and
writing (Klesius and Griffith,
1996)
-builds and supports their
listening and speaking abilities
and enhances their overall
language development
(Barrentine, 1996; Sipe, 2000)
Silent Reading
Definition:
defined as an in-classroom reading activity in which students are given a certain amount of
time to silently read self-selected material for pleasure or information.
Benefits:
1. silent readers absorb the thought from the
text
2. silent readers immediately get the thought
3. the meanings of the words are most
important.
4. reading rates of silent readers are likely to
be considerably faster and varied
5. provides deeper insight
6. More effective
Activities:
1. open-ended questions
2. True and False Questions
Purpose:
1. Can be used for a variety of purposes,
including reading for specific information,
enjoyment, and self-study.
2. gives pupils the choice to select what they
want to read, that brings joy and interest to
our pupils
3.improve students' understanding
References
http://orelt.col.org/module/unit/2-reading-silently-understanding-and-speed
module ppg
http://www.reading.ccsu.edu/TLL-G/Vol5No1FA06/ChristineBurnsPiscitelliGroup.html