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Language Experience Approach to Reading (and Writing)
ssel 
lemany Press, 1983 
Grellet 
ambridge University Press, 1981 
nd classifies various types of reading comprehension exercises, including all those types which 
re described here in Chapter Five. Provides a variety of examples for each type, giving the specific aim, the 
omprehensive guide to teaching vocabulary, for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. 
CHAPTER SIX 
irst the roles of writing in the learning and use of language are examined. The next sections discuss 
kills and for helping learners gain control of the 
ri
suggestions for ways to respond to students' writing and 
sample exercises for teaching writing skills. 
 Roles
Let's begin by putting writing into perspective in relation to the other language skills. Where your native 
language is concerned, in ordinary, everyday use, you are far more likely to be listening to, speaking, or 
reading the language than writing it. This is true even though you are a professional with a job which 
equir
ks: memos, letters, reports, lesson materials, and the like. When 
comes 
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In the English language classroom, writing activities 
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ng which they will use in 
Carol N. Dixon and Denise Ne
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The Language Experience Approach is a very effective way to teach reading to students with limited 
language proficiency, and it may be used with learners of all ages from elementary school children to adults. 
Dixon and Nessel explain the approach and provide abundant examples of lesson plans, topics, and 
activities. 
Developing Reading Skills
Francoise 
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Describes a
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skills involved, and the purpose served by each exercise. All reading proficiency levels are represented. 
Techniques in Teaching Vocabulary (ED 106)
Virginia French Allen 
Oxford University Press, 1983 
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Discusses aids to vocabulary teaching, deciding which words to teach, and how to determine which words 
students know through practical tests. Provides simple illustrations and is a good guide for daily classroom 
instruction.