involves training learners to use a set of strategies through the sequence of modeling,
scaffolding and guided practice. These strategies include:
1. activating background knowledge,
2. questioning, searching for information,
3. summarizing,
4. organizing graphically,
5. and structuring stories.
Conclusion
This article dealt with how to reach reading skills. Good readers are equipped
with strategies that help them make sense of the written passage. These readers rely
on their schematic knowledge to deal with difficulties and fill the gaps. In the
classroom, teachers should devise activities before, while, and after reading to help
learners get the most of the passage. These activities necessitate the integration of
other skills in the process of understanding. That is,
learners should not only be
involved in reading passively. They should also be encouraged to listen to each other
discussing the topic of the text, answer questions, and react in writing.
Questions and tasks
1.How often do you teach reading classes? Do your students enjoy reading?
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2.What important reading stages do you know? How do you organize your
reading lessons?
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3. How reading is beneficial to improve writing skills? Write your ideas?
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