HOW TO TEACH READING

Always have a reason when reading

Students want to be able to read text in English

Exposure to English

Study purposes

pleasure

Good models for English writing

Improve writing skills

interesting and engaging

acquisition is likely to be more sucessful

Opportunity to study language

vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, how to construct sentences, paragraphs, etc

Kind of readings

Authentic reading

connect with students background

Designed material

take into account context

Depend on who students are

age

context

Create strategies

should be a balance

Real English

Student's capabilities and interest

Reading skills acquire

scan

Skim

Search for particular bits of information

do not have to read every word and line

Get general idea

Principles

Readings should be encouraged

Prediction is a major factor

Engage students

Match the task to the topic

Reading is not passive skill

Exploid reading text to the full

respond to the content not just to the language

understanding the meaning

more interesting

get the hints

choose good readings

teachers integrate texts reading into the class

Teachers application

Encourage students to read

select good texts

to introduce interesting topics, simulate discussions, excite imaginative responses

Make reading easier

select strategies

Take in consideration student's context

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