Teaching Reading

Add a glossary; replace difficult words with high frequency words.

1. Lead-in (pre-reading); create interest ; activate students schemata; ask
students to predict what the text is about by:
a. Showing pictures, headlines or video.
b. Playing the first few seconds of the video.
c. Starting a short discussion about the topic.
d. showing them the first few lines of the text
e. Showing them cloze exercise with the introduction of the text.
f. Asking SS to make questions or complete a chart of what they know or do
not know.
2. skimming task with a (time limit) = reading for gist ; general understanding
a. what is the main idea or best title (a) ; (b) or (c)
b. confirm or reject the predictions you made earlier
Feedback pairs whole class.
3. Further gist activity for better understanding (optional)
a. Give them a modified cloze text and ask them to work in pairs
Feedback pairs whole class.
4. Scanning activity: looking for specific information
a. True / False exercise
Feedback pairs whole class.
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Answer detailed comprehension questions (for better understanding)

Open-ended WH questions
Multiple choice questions (lower levels)
Inferring meaning
Inferring attitudes
Complete a table
Feedback pairs whole class.

6. Communicative activity: (work in small groups to respond to the text)

a. E.g., which hotels would you choose for a holiday?
Feedback groups teacher monitors and then whole class.
7. Language practice (grammar or vocabulary)
a. Underline three words you do not know. Work with a classmate. Then in
small groups. Then come up with the words you all do not know.
b. Match the words and their meanings. (individually)
Feedback pairs whole class.
8. Communicative focus (productive skills practice in Speaking or Writing)
a. Personalize the topic by asking SS to work in small groups. Preferably, you
give them prompts as guidelines.
b. Ex. What is the ideal holiday for you