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English 16 Public

Discuss reading with adult ESL learners

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I see that the story takes place at the beach. That makes me think ________ will happen by the end of the story. What strategy?

making predictions

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This story reminds me of a time I was treated kindly. What strategy?

making connections: text to self

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This article reminds me of a book I read about orchids. What strategy?

making connections: text to text

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Reading about an earthquake in Turkey reminded me of the time China had a huge earthquake (Yushu earthquake). What strategy?

making connections: text to world

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"I'll bet it was a really hot day because they were eating ice cream bars and playing in the river". What strategy?

inferring

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Lily was estatic when she got a puppy for her birthday. She couldn't wait to show it to her friends.

Estatic means: 1. disappointed because she wanted a kitten. 2. happy 3. overwelmed

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It's like creating a video in your head as you are reading. What strategy?

visualizing

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Tell us about the last book or article you read.

Did you like it? Why or why not?

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Tell us about your favorite book of all time.

Why?

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What book do you want to read next?

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Do you like fiction or non fiction better?

Why?

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Have you ever gone to the back of the book to find out what happens?

Did it spoil the book?

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What topics do you like to read about?

Why?

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Do you prefer to read real books, online books, articles or websites?

Why?

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What types of books did you like to read when you were younger?

Do you like to read them now too?

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