Approaches to teach reading comprehension

The nature of the reading skills

# To read second lang.text , 1st lang of the student must be ascertained.

Initial stages of reading : matching tests # word matching # sentence matching # picture & sentence matching

True/false test # easily conducted # allow the teacher time for other tasks # encaurage guessing

# reading should be based on certain principals

# certain skills are needed in reading Eg : recognise words,group words, sounds of symbols, understand relation within sentence , relation of text lexically and gramatically, skim & scan etc. #two kinds of complementary reading activites Intensive (short, moderate diff & merit detailed) Extensive (whole article, chapters, books , material selected slightly below the lang of the student.

Multiple choice (short and long items) # short texts Can test vocab, rather than reading somprehension The sentences usually stresses more on the meaning # longer texts The length of text should relate to level of diff & students proficiency

Cursory reading

# reading quickly Involve two main skills

Skimming Scanning

Definition Reading is multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency and motivation.

Definition of reading model

Approaches to teach reading and vocabulary Reading matter mini library should be created in class (covers the students' proficiency & interest) encourage students to go to the school library & local library Reading method individually , group play reading , sitting beside a pupil & ask him/her to read, reading around the class Comprehension * Context (in class -mixed ability, therefore, the context should relate to their proficiency)

Is a graphic attempt to depict how an individual perceives a word, processes a clause, and comprehend a text.
Types of reading model : Top-down (Emphasizes what the reaser brings to the text, such as prior knowledge and experiences; whole to part)

Bottom-up
(Emphasizes the written printed text, begins with the smallest linguuistic unit, then syllables, words, phrases & sentences)

Approaches to teach reading and vocabulary

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Phonic sessions Guided reading session Supported reading Independent reading

( topic should contain info that relate to the students' understanding)

Aims of reading Develop children to: Be confident in their own reading. Share with others their love of books. Become independent readers. Have wide range of opportunities for reading. Have an interest in their words and meaning. Develop power of imagination, inventiveness, & critical awareness. Read with the correct pronounciation, expression & emotion. Understand the sound and spelling system.