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Explain the BOTTOM-UP approach to reading
It focuses on the linguistic aspect of the reading and decoding isolated words rather than whole meaning
Which types of activities can you find in textbooks that are based on the bottom-up approach to reading?
Activities that are based on recognition and recall of lexical and grammatical forms with an emphasis on the perceptual and decoding dimension.
How does the Schema Theory influence the reading process?
Comprehension of a text is due to the interaction between the schemata the student has about the topic and the new informaiton he acquires.
Disinguish CONTENT and FORMAL schemata.
Content Schemata is knowledge about the subject matter of the text and Formal Schemata is knowledge about the structure of a text.
Which elements should a teacher take into consideration when choosing a text?
Texts that are relevant to the student's needs, preferences, individual differences, and cultures.
9) Explain the three stages of activities that are usually used to activate and build students’ schemata.
Pre-reading. while-reading and post reading
What is the objective of pre-reading?
To make sure the students have the relevant schemata necessary to comprehend the text.
What is the objective of during-reading activities?
To guide and monitors the interaction between the students and the text.
What is the objective of post-reading?
To evaluate students' adequacy of interpretation
Why is extensive reading necessary for learners?
Because it promotes fluency.
