Extensive Reading In The Second Language Classroom

Download or read book Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom written by Richard R. Day and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-01-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive examination of extensive reading shows how reading large quantities of books and other materials can provide students with essential practice in learning to read and help them develop a positive attitude towards reading, which is sometimes missed in second language classes. The authors first examine the cognitive and affective nature of reading and then offer a wealth of practical advice for implementing extensive reading with second language learners. Suggestions are provided for integrating extensive reading into the curriculum, establishing a library, selecting reading materials, and keeping records for purposes of evaluation. The text also describes a wide variety of classroom activities to supplement individualized silent reading. The information will be useful both for pre-service teachers and for teachers and administrators who want to improve the teaching of reading in their second language programs.

Download or read book Extensive Reading Activities for Teaching Language written by Julian Bamford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-08-16 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively collection of over 100 classroom activities allows teachers to exploit fully the language learning potential of extensive reading. The activities, contributed by teachers who have used them successfully in classrooms all over the world, introduce extensive reading to students, and link it with the rest of the language curriculum. Here is a wealth of ideas for encouraging students to read, and for using students' reading experiences for further language practice and learning. These creative and enjoyable speaking, listening, role-play, reading, writing, and vocabulary activities are suitable for students of all ages and levels. Each activity is clearly explained, together with a personal note from its author. This is a handbook for teachers of general language courses, or grammar, listening, speaking, writing, or reading courses. It is written for teachers both non-native and native speaking, and for teachers both novice and experienced. It will also be of interest to teacher-educators.

Download or read book Reading in a Second Language written by William Grabe and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract:

Download or read book Bringing extensive reading into the classroom written by Richard Day and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts in extensive reading, including Professor Richard Day, Jennifer Bassett, Bill Bowler, Sue Parminter, and Mark Furr. Describes and explains what is meant by extensive reading and its contribution to language learning. Explains what is meant by a graded reader and what makes a good graded reader. Understand how a graded readers series is written and how it supports extensive reading Explains how you can use class readers, class libraries, and class reading circles Includes four Case Studies to provide an insight into setting up extensive reading programmes in Jordan, Bahrain, and Japan.

Download or read book Bringing extensive reading into the classroom written by Richard Day, et al and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensive reading brings substantial benefits to language learning. Find out about the importance of extensive free reading, how to develop extensive reading materials, choosing the right graded readers for your class, exploiting class readers, developing class libraries, and setting up and running reading circles.

Download or read book Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching written by Mike Long and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an in-depth explanation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the language classroom successfully. Combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education Details best practice for TBLT programs, including discussion of learner needs and means analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; choice of methodological principles and pedagogic procedures; criterion-referenced, task-based performance assessment; and program evaluation Written by an esteemed scholar of second language acquisition with over 30 years of research and classroom experience Considers diffusion of innovation in education and the potential impact of TBLT on foreign and second language learning

Download or read book Extensive Reading written by Richard R. Day and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Revised to include a case study of Read On! programme in Italy"--Cover.