... language acquisition listening speaking reading writing Why teach reading and writing? Many children show interest and enthusiasm in reading and writing help to reinforce oral language give children ... similarity: spelling, comparing sounds and letters Teaching reading in EFL classes Steps: Reading words Reading phrases & sentences Reading texts 10 Reading activities with younger children Introduce written ... listening, reading and completing a task 13 Reading activities with older children Practice reading sub-skills: Skimming: reading for main ideas Scanning: reading for specific information reading...