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