... types of reading and teaching reading comprehension. 1.1. Theoretical background of reading comprehension 1.1.1 Definitions of reading. The term Reading is widely used in practice. However, reading ... their reading skills, the teacher must play a role as a guiding person. He should give his students clear purposes while reading (for example, readingfor general ideas, readingfor specific information, ... about the teaching and learning reading comprehension. The next chapter will suggest some while- reading techniques for teaching comprehensionfor the 11th form students.31 CHAPTER 3SOME...
... their reading skills, the teacher must play a role as a guiding person. He should give his students clear purposes while reading (for example, readingfor general ideas, readingfor specific information, ... the way of reading, we have aloud reading and silent reading. Depending on the purpose of reading, we can classify reading into skimming, scanning, intensive reading and extensive reading. 1.1.4.1 ... introduce some suitable reading materials to students, as it is useful for them to form a good habit of reading. 1.2 Teaching reading comprehension 1.2.1 Relationship between reading and other skills.In...
... purpose for reading. For example, he might be readingfor enjoyment, information, or to complete a task. If he is exploring or reviewing, he might skim a document. If he is searching for information, ... purposes. Our reading speed should fit our purposes for reading. We read for many different purposes, and our reasons forreading any particular material affects our reading speed. For example, ... Therefore, the key to improving weak readingcomprehension is to promote our reading habbit and skills through understanding main benefits of reading completely.2.1.4 Types of reading and Reading...
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... SUGGESTED READINGFOR8TH GRADERS–286 8th_ GRD_267_292.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:34 PM Page 286 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 250 285APPENDIX:SUGGESTED READING FOR 8TH GRADERSThis ... perfect for pleasure reading. Sports Illustrated for KidsAre you a sports fan? Check out this magazine andread all about your favorite teams, players, and sportsevents!– SUGGESTED READINGFOR8TH ... read. Studying reading comprehension and answering reading test questions is fine, but the best way to improve your reading ability is to read. Read every day, even if you read only for 15 minutes....
... organization options.The Informative EssayThe author’s purpose in an informative essay, alsocalled an expository essay, is to inform the reader.This type of essay presents information, description,and ... symbols. Theinformation is arranged in columns and rows. Tablesare an efficient way for writers to show lots of num-bers or percentages that would be confusing in sen-tence form. A table usually ... to understand theinformation, draw conclusions, make compar-isons, or answer questions about the table. 8th_ GRD_181_224.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:31 PM Page 210 perspective. For example, in describing...
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... InformTo inform means “to give information.” Informativewriting provides facts or instructions. You see thistype of writing all the time. A recipe, for example,gives specific instructions for ... NEXT TIME 8th_ GRD_103_142.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:27 PM Page 140 Writing to EntertainImagine you’re packing for a weekend at your grand-parents’ house, and there’s room in your suitcase for only ... they make you feel comfortable, welcome?Or uncomfortable, rejected? Are they specific or gen-eral? Do you feel like there’s a personal relationshiphere? Or are things formal, official?Crane’s...
... taking lessons for yearsand had won numerous competitions.Alexander, on the other hand, had never taken amusic lesson in his life, much less performed for an audience.Fortunately, before Alexander ... toprepare for Lake Delgado. Several people haveattempted the Lake Delgado crossing before;Seamus Rich, of Ireland, made it two-thirds ofthe way across the lake in 2006 before highwaves forced ... the most important information.On January 3, Swiss native Jens Kipper becamethe first person to swim across Lake Delgado.Kipper practiced for more than eight monthsbefore attempting the 3,250-meter...
... grammar, writing, and reading comprehension. As you complete the sections, youshould be able to find your strengths and weaknesses. PRACTICE TESTS INGRAMMAR, WRITING,AND READING COMPREHENSION 55 ... CSCalifornia often endures brush fires that arehard to put out. Some have been burning for years.OrCalifornia often endures brush fires that arehard to put out; some have been burning for years.4. ... connected to the sentence that comes beforeor after it. Or it could be made into a sentenceof its own. PRACTICE TESTS IN GRAMMAR, WRITING, AND READINGCOMPREHENSION CHAPTER 5 ã LearningExpress...