... students clear purposes while reading (for example, readingfor general ideas, readingfor
specific information, andreadingfor further understanding) with clear instructions for
various kinds of ... of reading in general andreading
comprehension in particular, types of readingand teaching reading comprehension.
1.1. Theoretical background of reading comprehension
1.1.1 Definitions of reading.
The ... students and teachers, readingcomprehension stands equal to
speaking, listening and writing (Chart 2). And because both students and teachers were
aware of the importance of reading comprehension, ...
... students and teachers, readingcomprehension stands equal to
speaking, listening and writing (Chart 2). And because both students and teachers were
aware of the importance of reading comprehension, ... Students’ ways of reading texts
A. Focus on every word for detailed understanding
B. Read quickly for general understanding firstand then focus on other
specific information and new words
Chart ... (55%), and only 45% directed them to read quickly for
general understanding firstand then focused on other specific information and new words. It
proves that reading strategies applied in reading...
... “difficult” and “very difficult” for them to understand and use verb tenses and forms
experience with each other. They can share and discuss their lesson plans to find the best
activities and ...
ideas and features of reading. However, they all try to find out the nature of reading, that is
“understanding”, in which they emphasize on reading process, reading message and readers.
1.2. Reading ... VTTTU in reading English for EEE and present some useful techniques for
improving teaching and learning English for EEE.
In order to find out the problems in teaching and learning English for EEE,...
... 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 readingandReading ... of reading has the
reading speed at between 800 to 1,000 wpm.
Light type of reading: Readingfor leisure tends to be light reading. This
refers to reading at a pace which feels comfortable, reading ... 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,...
... your husband will surely die:
"Each morning, fix him a healthy breakfast.
Be pleasant, and make sure he is in a good mood.
For lunch make him a nutritious meal he can take to work. Andfor dinner, ... when knights were bold, and beauty was numerous an loyal. This
particular knight was leaving for a crusade and called for one of his squires. 'I'am
leaving for the crusade; here is ... everything and when the conjurer asked for help, he came
forward quickly and was invited on the stage. When he got there, the conjurer said:
"Look at this boy! He has never seen me before,...
... cause and effect, comparison and contrast,
and order of importance
b. cause and effect, chronology, and order of
importance
c. comparison and contrast only
d. cause and effect and comparison and
contrast ... 250
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APPENDIX:
SUGGESTED READING
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his book wouldn’t be complete without a list of great books and magazines to read. Studying reading
comprehensionand answering reading test questions ... happened
was the eighth grade started to prepare for our
Spring Performance. Every spring, the eighth
grade performs a show with musical instru-
ments, dancing, and costumes. All the parents
and siblings...
... Environment?
I. The importance of land
A. Humans rely on crops and other plants
for food.
B. Land sustains animal and human life.
C. All animals need trees and plants to pro-
duce oxygen.
II. ... way for students and professionals
alike to analyze a topic. There are three types of es-
says: informative (or expository), narrative, and per-
suasive. Each type of essay has several options for
organizing ... article?
a. first- person
b. second-person
c. third-person
d. both first- person and third-person
13. What is the organizing principle of the third
paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
c....
... measures. Look at these examples:
– GRAPHS–
200
6th graders
7th graders
8th graders
Picnic table upgrades
Swimming pool upgrades
Camping site upgrades
c
Picni
c
S
wim
Camp
Not every ... uncover? Are they reading a letter? Talk-
ing with someone? Waiting for something?
Why might they be acting this way? For ex-
ample, if you see a man at a bus stop pacing
back and forth and checking ... write for three main pur-
poses: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. You
looked for clues to the purpose in the author’s word
choice, style, and structure.
Lesson 19: Assuming Causes and...
... 9
II.1. 4.2.2.Short story and its advantages in language classroom…………….………… 10
II.2. Readingcomprehension …………………………………………………….………… 11
II.2.1. Readingcomprehensionand its roles in language ... learning………….……………11
II.2.2. Reader and the text…………………………… ………………………………………11
II.2.3. Students’ difficulties with reading ……………………….…………………………12
II.3. Literature andReading ………………………… …………………………………….13
... …………………………………………………………………….……………….5
II.1.3. What makes literature distinctive from other texts ………………….………………5
II.1.4. Literature and language teaching ……………………………………….…………… 6
II.1.4.1. Why use literature in language classroom....
... scanning, readingfor main ideas or for specific information, etc. The reading
materials mostly are taken from course books like: Think First Certificate, Reading 2, IELT
Reading, Insight and Ideas, ... Efferent readingand aesthetic reading
There is no one way to deal with a text in the reading classroom. This part focuses on
differentiating the two methods: efferent readingand aesthetic reading. ... acquisition.
12
In addition, Richard and Thomas (1987) noted readingcomprehension is best described
as an understanding between the author and the reader”. It means that readingcomprehension is
the process...
...
others……………………………………………………………………
4. After reading I find…
a. my vocabulary is enlarged.
b. my reading speed is improved.
c. my guessing skill is better
d. my analyzing skills is improved.
e. I can answer comprehension questions ... the following aspects often cause difficulties when reading
literature?
a. unfamiliar vocabulary
b. cultural differences
c. literary styles and structure
d.
others…………………………………………………………………… ... friendship…)
b. people (heroes, famous people…)
c. nature and animal
d. social issues (crime, politic…)
e. mystery
f. others (give examples)
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