Introduction and lead-in, eg get the learners interested in the topic, initial discussion of key themes, make an explicit link between the topic of the text and s-s' own lives and experiences, focus on important lang. that will come in tex
Pre-text
True/False: In everyday life, extensive reading is typically characterized by a slow and careful approach to understand every word
False
What is Extensive reading?
Reading longer texts, such as a novel, over time. The more someone reads, the more they pick up items of vocabulary and grammar from the texts.
Follow-on task, eg role play, debate, writing task (eg write a letter in reply), personalisation (eg 'Have you ever had an experience like this one?')
Post-text
Tasks to focus on fast reading for gist (skimming), eg check text against predictions made beforehand, guess the title from a choice of three options, put events (or illustrations) in the correct order
Text
Students are encouraged to move their eyes quickly over the text to locate specific pieces of information, a process known as __________
scanning
Difference between scanning and intensive reading?
Scanning- specific info or details, a rapid reading. Intensive- reading a text carefully and thoroughly,
The traditional "reading for detail" approach may not necessarily make learners into better readers in real life. Why?
In order to make students better readers, we need first of all to raise their awareness that it's not always essential to understand every word
What university did Mrs. Torgyn graduate from?
SDU University
2 examles of specific ideas for reading tasks?
Put these cut-up paragraphs in the correct order. . Find words in the text that mean the same as the words in this list..
What is the synonym of “intense reading”?
reading for detail
Some teachers use them in class for reading aloud, with different students reading short sections one after the other. This reading called?
Round the class
What is the primary focus of "intensive reading"?
Gaining an overall understanding of the text
What kind of Extensive Reading Activities do you know?
Students draw the picture of the scene. When finished, they compare and discuss their different interpretations.
Give 20 points to another group
What are the main problems of students when reading a text in a foreign language? (at least three)
not knowing enough vocabulary / understands individual words but not the full text / speed
Why might round the class technique not be effective?
Round-the-class reading tends to be a slow, tedious turn-off rather than a rouser of enthusiasm.
Bonus +25
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