Chapter II theoretical foundation

Types of Reading

There are four types of reading discussed under this heading, there are: Extensive reading, Intensive reading, Silent reading, Reading aloud. A brief discussion of these four types of reading will be presented in the following section, they are:

1. Extensive Reading

Patel & Jain (2008:119) states that the purpose of extensive reading will be to train the students to read directly and fluently in the target language for enjoyment, without the aid of the teacher. Extensive reading can be made the basis for oral reports, to the rest of the class, or full class discussion. It may be the source for written compositions in which students deal with specific issues arising from the material in the book.
One of the fundamental conditions of a succesful extensive reading program is that students should be reading material which they can aynderstand. If they are struggling to understand every word, they can hardly be reading for pleasure – the main goal of this activity (Harmer, 2001: 210).
Extensive reading is an approach to language teaaching in which learners read a lot of easy material in the new language. Students choose their own reading material and read it independently of the teacher. They read for gemeral, overall meaning, and they read for information and enjoyment. Extensive reading is different in many ways from traditional classroom practice, and teachers need to explain to students what it is, why they are doing it (Julian & Richard, 2004:1&3).
Patel & Jain (2008:120) states that Extensive reading assignment may direct students to articles of current interest in foreign language megazines or newspapers. To ensure that students do not become bogged down in reading which is too complicated, the teacher will be well advised
to discuss the relation of articles to be read, with due regard to the special interests of the readers. Extensive reading is the reading for pleasure.
Few Characteristics of Extensive Reading are:

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   It helps laerner to develop to active vocabulary
   
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   Extensive reading is silent reading
   
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   In extensive reading the subject matter is emphasized
   
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   In the extensive reading the learners play main role because they have to ask for measures.
   
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   In extensive reading the idea can be developed
   
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   The aim of extensive reading is to enrich learners‟ knowledge
   
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   Through extensive reading the good reading habit can be developed
   

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